Ted Hughes wrote:Alioune DVToure wrote:Ted Hughes wrote:
I see what he brings but imo it's mainly connected with physical attributes such as pace & workrate rather than the kind of football ability or intelligence as shown by Barry.
The fact that such a player can get a first choice start for England nowardays, & is deemed neccessary in our setup, is not something which fills me with cheer.
Horses for courses.
There will be times when England can afford to play two of Ox, Walcott and Townsend on the flanks as well as Rooney and Sturridge up front. Other times, when we need to muck in and when the opposition carry more of an attacking/counter-attacking threat, Milner and Wellbeck are more use in the wide berths. I actually think Roy has used them all brilliantly, and at the right times, and that they're all safe bets for the plane to Brazil. They all bring the added bonus of genuine versatility too - Walcott and Wellbeck can play up top through the middle and Milner and Ox love playing at CM. Townsend looks to be very two-footed, so I'm guessing he's at home on either flank.
As for mentioning Wellbeck in the same breath as Gareth Barry, it's true that GB is a much better player with the ball at his feet. Nevertheless, one thing I reckon they share is a good understanding of what their duties are out on the pitch and the discipline to focus solely on these. They're both happy for others to get the headlines so long as they keep getting selected. I've got a lot of time for players/people like that.
Like I say; I have no problem with him personally, it's just watching him miss the target from 3 yards which makes me wince.
He's not that bad, but then he's not that good either. He's like the rest of the new rag influx, Smalling, Jones and Cleverley, all average good prem players. Shrek's the only scum player good enough for the national team.and the sooner whoever's running the England setup realise this the better.
