Emile Heskey Called Up

[9 to 5]

I understand what Heskey is supposed to bring to a side, but being biased and all I would have had Derbyshire in the squad. Super subs are useful dammit!

[cmb211087]

To be fair, Derbyshire needs more time in the Under 21's

[9 to 5]

Oh aye true, just surely there is a better answer than Heskey?

[Darloboy]

Oh aye true, just surely there is a better answer than Heskey?

[fineintent]

There isn't really. It's not like World Cup 98 where we had Shearer, Sheringham, Owen, Wright, Fowler and Ferdinand to choose from, then Scholes, Merson or Le Tissier who could all play off the striker. The depth of English talent is worryingly thin.

[britneyspearsisgod]

Yes. Let's play David Nugent who seemingly can't score in the Premiership and only scored for England because he tapped in from Jermaine Defoe's shot. Or Chopra, who weeks ago was overpriced, but now he's scored two goals is in the England frame.

Heskey is shit, but let's have a bit of perspective.

[Liam]

Chances are he won't play, and he brings some experience to the squad when we are losing other experienced players through injury.

Whats the big deal?

[Pesci]

I'm in full support of this move. I love Heskey. Hope he starts.

[new_era]

If Bent wasn't injured this wouldn't of even happened, but the fact is, England are never gonna reach the potential they have. Really, if Bent was fit it wouldn't of mattered he wouldn't of started, he never does despite being the top English Goalscorer last year and arguably the guy with the most potential to be a prolific England Goalscorer for some years, he's over looked because he doesn't play for the top 4-5. Shocked Heskey got the nod over Walcott though, he likes keeping the bench warm and staying up past his bed time. Looks like Heskey will have that job anyways, i hope so anyway. Let's bring back Sheringham, Gazza and Psycho to roll back the years.

Matt Derbyshire would have been a better choice just to give him the experience.

The injuries are bad yes but to be fair, the team he could pick could still be pretty strong.

David James

Micah Richards

Ashley Cole

John Terry

Rio Ferndinand

Shaun Wright-Phillips

Joe Cole

Steven Gerrard/Owen Hargreaves

Michael Carrick

Michael Owen

Andy Johnson/Peter Crouch(after suspension)

I think his line-up will be along the lines of that. On paper it isn't bad at all. We shouldn't be worried because the squad seems deflated of quality, we're fucking England for god sake playing against Russia and Israel at Home, we shouldn't have nothing to worry about. But because we have low confidence and a shit manager, it's panic buttons.

I've read a lot about Gary Neville aswell in the thread, consider Neville gone, Richards warrants a place over him, youth, better defender, bright future. Gary Neville must nip himself every morning 2 make sure he isn't dreaming. Hopefully, Stevie G will play and we can see what England are like in the middle without the Lampard/Gerrard combo.

I can't see the English National team coming close to a trophy anytime soon. There over hyped and over paid, but my god i can't help but love them lol. Now it's time for a change, give Maclaren the next two games, don't get 6 points sack him, simple. Harsh? No. His record already for England isn't good, but then replacement? Who knows, i'd love Wenger as the next manager but doubt that would happen.

There's my rant.

[Matt]

There isn't really. It's not like World Cup 98 where we had Shearer, Sheringham, Owen, Wright, Fowler and Ferdinand to choose from, then Scholes, Merson or Le Tissier who could all play off the striker. The depth of English talent is worryingly thin.

Not really, we're just reluctant to try anyone who doesn't play for the big four, or is already proven at international level. Players like Bentley, Milner, Agbonlahor, Young, Lennon, Ashton, Derbyshire, Carson, Wright-Phillips, Smith, Taylor, Woodgate, Barry, Reo-Coker, Shorey, etc: aren't given any decent chances (half an hour in a friendly doesn't count). Instead we only pick the 'stars' and not the best and in form players.

[Adam]

Man im glad i stopped caring about England a long time ago.

Is McClaren on crack? Heskey should never have been in the England squad, he was never THAT good.

[Pesci]

If Bent wasn't injured this wouldn't of even happened, but the fact is, England are never gonna reach the potential they have. Really, if Bent was fit it wouldn't of mattered he wouldn't of started, he never does despite being the top English Goalscorer last year and arguably the guy with the most potential to be a prolific England Goalscorer for some years, he's over looked because he doesn't play for the top 4-5. Shocked Heskey got the nod over Walcott though, he likes keeping the bench warm and staying up past his bed time. Looks like Heskey will have that job anyways, i hope so anyway. Let's bring back Sheringham, Gazza and Psycho to roll back the years.

Matt Derbyshire would have been a better choice just to give him the experience.

The injuries are bad yes but to be fair, the team he could pick could still be pretty strong.

David James

Micah Richards

Ashley Cole

John Terry

Rio Ferndinand

Shaun Wright-Phillips

Joe Cole

Steven Gerrard/Owen Hargreaves

Michael Carrick

Michael Owen

Andy Johnson/Peter Crouch(after suspension)

I think his line-up will be along the lines of that. On paper it isn't bad at all. We shouldn't be worried because the squad seems deflated of quality, we're fucking England for god sake playing against Russia and Israel at Home, we shouldn't have nothing to worry about. But because we have low confidence and a shit manager, it's panic buttons.

I've read a lot about Gary Neville aswell in the thread, consider Neville gone, Richards warrants a place over him, youth, better defender, bright future. Gary Neville must nip himself every morning 2 make sure he isn't dreaming. Hopefully, Stevie G will play and we can see what England are like in the middle without the Lampard/Gerrard combo.

I can't see the English National team coming close to a trophy anytime soon. There over hyped and over paid, but my god i can't help but love them lol. Now it's time for a change, give Maclaren the next two games, don't get 6 points sack him, simple. Harsh? No. His record already for England isn't good, but then replacement? Who knows, i'd love Wenger as the next manager but doubt that would happen.

There's my rant.

[IAceI]

I don't think it's right to say Neville is gone at all when this thread is about Emile Heskey making a comeback to the England squad.

[9 to 5]

Besides, if Richards is the best right back we have (I rate Neville more myself but it's getting closer), then Gary Neville must be second and worth a squad place.

[Guest Avenger]

Well, McLaren is just a dick i mean Heskey might play well if played in his right postion but i mean waht about Bent, Defoe etc?.

England + McLaren = Shit

[alldaws1]

If Bent wasn't injured this wouldn't of even happened, but the fact is, England are never gonna reach the potential they have. Really, if Bent was fit it wouldn't of mattered he wouldn't of started, he never does despite being the top English Goalscorer last year and arguably the guy with the most potential to be a prolific England Goalscorer for some years, he's over looked because he doesn't play for the top 4-5.

Um, yeah he does. Bent would be in the squad if he was fit but he probably wouldn't start because we have better forwards than him. We have better forwards who are still young, why are we so eager to kick them out?

I don't see why Lennon's being listed by some in people who aren't given a decent chance, either, he's played a few times for England and has been billed as David Beckham's long term replacement. If he wasn't struggling with injury he would be in the squad for sure.

[Lord Nibbler]

Not really, we're just reluctant to try anyone who doesn't play for the big four, or is already proven at international level. Players like Bentley, Milner, Agbonlahor, Young, Lennon, Ashton, Derbyshire, Carson, Wright-Phillips, Smith, Taylor, Woodgate, Barry, Reo-Coker, Shorey, etc: aren't given any decent chances (half an hour in a friendly doesn't count). Instead we only pick the 'stars' and not the best and in form players.

[cmb211087]

heh if we are doing this, Stevie Warnock at left back, he has been excellant for us since he signed, yet players like bridge get selected above him, when they don't even play matches. Not saying its a conspiracy, just that I think he deserves a chance if Shorey does.

[Summers]

Reo-Coker > Chelsea.

[fineintent]

There isn't really. It's not like World Cup 98 where we had Shearer, Sheringham, Owen, Wright, Fowler and Ferdinand to choose from, then Scholes, Merson or Le Tissier who could all play off the striker. The depth of English talent is worryingly thin.

Not really, we're just reluctant to try anyone who doesn't play for the big four, or is already proven at international level. Players like Bentley, Milner, Agbonlahor, Young, Lennon, Ashton, Derbyshire, Carson, Wright-Phillips, Smith, Taylor, Woodgate, Barry, Reo-Coker, Shorey, etc: aren't given any decent chances (half an hour in a friendly doesn't count). Instead we only pick the 'stars' and not the best and in form players.