Big Sams first England squad

[ozzie owl]

I've always seen Rooney's future for England and ManUre as that played so well by Paul Scholes.

They have the same attributes and ability to score from outside the box.

Interesting as he has scored 89 of his 100 goals at Old Trafford from inside the box.........

Note to Sam: That's 'cos he's a forward

NOC if Big Sam plays 4-2-3-1 , who would play as the striker Rooney or Kane?

[Nice One Cyril]

NOC if Big Sam plays 4-2-3-1 , who would play as the striker Rooney or Kane?

Long term it would be Sturridge, Kane or perhaps Rashford (given his current form), but short term I'd be perfectly happy to see Shrek up there, he's still a very good forward. Players look good in their club sides, playing a certain way and they get picked for England on that form, yet they're then asked to play a different role under a different system. No bloody wonder some of them look lost.

[God is an Englishman]

NOC if Big Sam plays 4-2-3-1 , who would play as the striker Rooney or Kane?

Why not Vardy?

[Nice One Cyril]

NOC if Big Sam plays 4-2-3-1 , who would play as the striker Rooney or Kane?

Why not Vardy?

Bit of a long ball merchant, which you don't get at international level really, plus he's not exactly a spring chicken. OK as a short term though.

[God is an Englishman]

NOC if Big Sam plays 4-2-3-1 , who would play as the striker Rooney or Kane?

Why not Vardy?

Bit of a long ball merchant, which you don't get at international level really, plus he's not exactly a spring chicken. OK as a short term though.

Pick the best player in the position. If he's good enough, he's young enough.

He's 29, Rooney's 30.

[Nice One Cyril]

Bit of a long ball merchant, which you don't get at international level really, plus he's not exactly a spring chicken. OK as a short term though.

Pick the best player in the position. If he's good enough, he's young enough.

He's 29, Rooney's 30.

I tend to agree, age shouldn't be a factor, EXCEPT when planning for a tournament 2-4 years away. Has to be a bit of common sense rather than blindly selecting those that did it in the past.

Do you really think Vardy is the best we've got? Reminds me of Darren Bent

[God is an Englishman]

Bit of a long ball merchant, which you don't get at international level really, plus he's not exactly a spring chicken. OK as a short term though.

Pick the best player in the position. If he's good enough, he's young enough.

He's 29, Rooney's 30.

I tend to agree, age shouldn't be a factor, EXCEPT when planning for a tournament 2-4 years away. Has to be a bit of common sense rather than blindly selecting those that did it in the past.

Do you really think Vardy is the best we've got? Reminds me of Darren Bent

No, I don't think he's the best but he certainly out performed the other strikers in the Euro's.

[Nice One Cyril]

I tend to agree, age shouldn't be a factor, EXCEPT when planning for a tournament 2-4 years away. Has to be a bit of common sense rather than blindly selecting those that did it in the past.

Do you really think Vardy is the best we've got? Reminds me of Darren Bent

No, I don't think he's the best but he certainly out performed the other strikers in the Euro's.

Which is not saying a lot. Personally I've always thought the manager should decide which system he wants to play, then pick the players that suit, not the other way around. Square pegs and all that.

[Brian the Postman]

I've always seen Rooney's future for England and ManUre as that played so well by Paul Scholes.

They have the same attributes and ability to score from outside the box.

Interesting as he has scored 89 of his 100 goals at Old Trafford from inside the box.........

How many of those would be penalties?

[getborn]

I've always seen Rooney's future for England and ManUre as that played so well by Paul Scholes.

They have the same attributes and ability to score from outside the box.

If I were Scholes i'd be offended by that comparison.

[Old Master]

I've always seen Rooney's future for England and ManUre as that played so well by Paul Scholes.

They have the same attributes and ability to score from outside the box.

Interesting as he has scored 89 of his 100 goals at Old Trafford from inside the box.........

How many of those would be penalties?

Rooney has scored 11 goals for ManUre from outside the box, how many has he scored for England?

How many goals has he 'assisted' for both?

I agree with GAIE (choke ) on the choice of Vardy up front, as Rooney could put some excellent balls for him to run on to, plus he was the top goal score in the EPL last season and many pundits claim the EPL is the 'Toughest League In The World'.

[Nice One Cyril]

Rooney has scored 11 goals for ManUre from outside the box, how many has he scored for England?

How many goals has he 'assisted' for both?

I agree with GAIE (choke ) on the choice of Vardy up front, as Rooney could put some excellent balls for him to run on to, plus he was the top goal score in the EPL last season and many pundits claim the EPL is the 'Toughest League In The World'.

Honestly, you have no idea whatsoever, Harry Kane was the Golden Boot winner.

Besides which, Rooney plays too deep to play that sort of through ball, all he can do is spread it wide. Besides which, Vardy requires space in behind defenders, something you don't get at international tournaments.

[Old Redback]

First squad and promises that everything is going to be different but ends up playing 8 of the 11 that played the last game and we stumble over the line to a boring 1-0 win. Please - I've heard it all before.

[Ippatsu Geinin]

At your age I'm not surprised.

[God is an Englishman]

First squad and promises that everything is going to be different but ends up playing 8 of the 11 that played the last game and we stumble over the line to a boring 1-0 win. Please - I've heard it all before.

I didn't see MUCH wrong with the team, it was the tactics in the Euro's that baffled me.

[getborn]

First squad and promises that everything is going to be different but ends up playing 8 of the 11 that played the last game and we stumble over the line to a boring 1-0 win. Please - I've heard it all before.

I didn't see MUCH wrong with the team, it was the tactics in the Euro's that baffled me.

Not sure if Rooney or Scholes
https://vine.co/v/5ZW5An9WjEe

[Nice One Cyril]

First squad and promises that everything is going to be different but ends up playing 8 of the 11 that played the last game and we stumble over the line to a boring 1-0 win. Please - I've heard it all before.

I didn't see MUCH wrong with the team, it was the tactics in the Euro's that baffled me.

You mean like playing a centre forward as a holding midfielder?

[God is an Englishman]

First squad and promises that everything is going to be different but ends up playing 8 of the 11 that played the last game and we stumble over the line to a boring 1-0 win. Please - I've heard it all before.

I didn't see MUCH wrong with the team, it was the tactics in the Euro's that baffled me.

You mean like playing a centre forward as a holding midfielder?

Did everyone miss his performances at the Euro's in that DM role, I thought he was superb during those games.

[Nice One Cyril]

I didn't see MUCH wrong with the team, it was the tactics in the Euro's that baffled me.

You mean like playing a centre forward as a holding midfielder?

Did everyone miss his performances at the Euro's in that DM role, I thought he was superb during those games.

Hehe, you're getting as bad as JD and OM

[God is an Englishman]

I thought he played well there, mourinho's been playing him there as well. So he must agree with me.

[Nice One Cyril]

I thought he played well there, mourinho's been playing him there as well. So he must agree with me.

Really? I thought he slowed the play down, played some nice long balls but also gave it away too often for that position on the pitch and generally hogged the ball rather than moving it on.

He played like a centre forward playing in midfield for me, he wasn't horrible, but completely ruined the balance of the team and stopped others being able to play their game.

I'm happy for him to play for England, but as a 9 or 10.

A bit different in club football, as you're playing and training with those guys all season long, but it'll be interesting to see if they play him there in their Champions League games

[Old Master]

Rooney has scored 11 goals for ManUre from outside the box, how many has he scored for England?

How many goals has he 'assisted' for both?

I agree with GAIE (choke ) on the choice of Vardy up front, as Rooney could put some excellent balls for him to run on to, plus he was the top goal score in the EPL last season and many pundits claim the EPL is the 'Toughest League In The World'.

Honestly, you have no idea whatsoever, Harry Kane was the Golden Boot winner.

Besides which, Rooney plays too deep to play that sort of through ball, all he can do is spread it wide. Besides which, Vardy requires space in behind defenders, something you don't get at international tournaments.

'Arry may have won the Golden Boot, but that was in the EPL and he had some great, non-English players laying the ball on for him and one English player who didn't get picked for the Euro's.

As for Vardy, he knows how to make the early run better than any other current English player and that works at every level, even EC & WC, as long as there is someone capable of passing the ball accurately from a deep position.

[Old Master]

Against Man City last night Rooney played an excellent game, he was certainly the only ManUre player who gave everything he had all the time he was on the pitch and he created most of their action in front of goal, including their goal.

Joe Hart must have had a good laugh at Bravo's display though.

[Nice One Cyril]

Against Man City last night Rooney played an excellent game, he was certainly the only ManUre player who gave everything he had all the time he was on the pitch and he created most of their action in front of goal, including their goal.

Joe Hart must have had a good laugh at Bravo's display though.

So, not in midfield then?

[God is an Englishman]

Against Man City last night Rooney played an excellent game, he was certainly the only ManUre player who gave everything he had all the time he was on the pitch and he created most of their action in front of goal, including their goal.

Joe Hart must have had a good laugh at Bravo's display though.

So, not in midfield then?

He was playing right midfield from what I saw

[MegaBonus]

2nd half only.....

[getborn]

Against Man City last night Rooney played an excellent game, he was certainly the only ManUre player who gave everything he had all the time he was on the pitch and he created most of their action in front of goal, including their goal.

Joe Hart must have had a good laugh at Bravo's display though.

Joe Hart has his own problems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNXnvUDnQRM

[Brian the Postman]

Might be Dodgy Sam's only England Squad.....

[Nice One Cyril]

Might be Dodgy Sam's only England Squad.....

And they wouldn't appoint 'Arry because of the alleged brown envelopes.

[Raich Carter]

The thing is this is not BSA's first time but the FA chose to forget about his past dealings at Bolton.