Deano
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Ninja
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Well seeing as my opinion of it isn't good enough, apparently, is it worth pointing out that Smalling's whoscored rankings back me up? The idea that he's some sort of liability is utterly bizarre it's not even really true at right back, he's just horrific to watch with the ball there.
Slashman X
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Smalling is a very good centre back. But a really, really shit right back
Telegram Sam
15 years ago
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Jagielka is better though.
bluemoon.
17 years ago
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Barry has been phenomenal this season for us, completely revitalized under Martinez. Yet overlooked. Typical.

Hey, he was brilliant at City too, he's always been overlooked and underrated though.
.verse
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Could be in a spot of trouble if Baines gets an injury. While Shaw's had a good season his defensive game isn't his strong point, and he's been untested at anything other than Premier League level, for the most part. No Cole does leave the back line a bit light. Also think Barry was stiff to not make the squad also after an excellent season.

I tend to agree with Flash (iirc) about taking your best squad, not using it to blood through younger players.
Ninja
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Could be in a spot of trouble if Baines gets an injury. While Shaw's had a good season his defensive game isn't his strong point, and he's been untested at anything other than Premier League level, for the most part. No Cole does leave the back line a bit light. Also think Barry was stiff to not make the squad also after an excellent season.

I tend to agree with Flash (iirc) about taking your best squad, not using it to blood through younger players.


Which, tbf to Hodgson, is why he's taken Shaw.
.verse
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Which, tbf to Hodgson, is why he's taken Shaw.

He's not England's best, or even second best left-back though. Too much emphasis is placed upon "having a good season", rather than just selecting the best players available. Sometimes it's not all about form, sometimes you need to go with those proven big game players that always deliver, which Cole does. Which he evidently showed when he returned to the Chelsea first team. Baines staying fit is going to be a key, because England's defence is already thin on quality and big game experience as it is.
Poe
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Shaw has made less defensive errors this season than both Baines and Cole.
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Jamieandhisego
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Shaw has made less defensive errors this season than both Baines and Cole.


cunt
bmg033
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VP.
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VP.
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See that earlier, pathetic what people will complain about.
Crane
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Aye it's wank. I walk around in my KKK outfit and people think I support the England football team.
Carroll.
15 years ago
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Good team appart from Welbeck
VP.
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I'd rather see Wilshere than Henderson.
tmatthew
17 years ago
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Sturridge should finish that.
tmatthew
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Scores a cracker though.
Slashman X
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Finished that alright
VP.
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Problem is, he's gonna try and do that every time he gets the ball now.
Telegram Sam
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JULES RIMET STILL GLEAMING
Rick87
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Simon Brodkin, aka Lee Nelson was arrested after trying to sneak onto the England team plane to Brazil.
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Slashman X
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Rick87
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Jon Flannagan looks a bit special there.
VP.
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He always does tbf.
Vercoe
11 years ago
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All set up I reckon.
Number 1
16 years ago
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So do people still find him funny?
Zog
17 years ago
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I thought this was funny. Lighten up.

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