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England v Japan

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marvel315

First XI
Bent and Huddlestone both start tomorrow

Team - James, G Johnson, Terry, Ferdinand, 'Cashley', Walcott, Huddlestone, Lampard, Lennon, Rooney, Bent
 
Can't say I agree with Adam Johnson's omission. Needs a run out to prove his credentials and, by all accounts, he's been the most impressive in training. Good to see James get some game time ahead of Robert Green.
 
Walcott no thanks. Done nothing since croatia game. Lennon on the left is just bizarre when u have a left footer in adam johnson. That is not a midfield to frighten anyone. Joe cole and even wright phillis have far more end product.
 
Clinton Baptiste said:
Walcott no thanks. Done nothing since croatia game. Lennon on the left is just bizarre when u have a left footer in adam johnson. That is not a midfield to frighten anyone. Joe cole and even wright phillis have far more end product.
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Got to agree on that. In Rooney and Bent we have 2 players that have combined total of 50 goals in best league in the world, but with no supply, we will fail to create any decent chances and may have to resort to shooting from distance, which isn't a problem when you have Lampard on top form and when Huddlestone can keep them below 20 feet.
 
I think the forward places are fairly nailed on. Darren Bent would have to be absolutely amazing tomorrow to be seriously considered.
 
EastStandBlue said:
Pretty much, as I expected, the nail in the coffin for Scott Parker's and Matt Upson's World Cup ambitions as well.
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I think Upson will still go and that Dawson will be left behind instead. I'd like Scott Parker to be in the 23, but it looks as though he was there only as insurance for Barry being a definite non-starter.
 
Shrimpero said:
I think Upson will still go and that Dawson will be left behind instead. I'd like Scott Parker to be in the 23, but it looks as though he was there only as insurance for Barry being a definite non-starter.
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Upson's inclusion depends on what other options Capello wants in midfield. If King's fit and Capello can trust him, he has Rio, JT, King and Carragher who are CB's first and foremost and Huddlestone could, if vital, play in an emergency role. It frees up space for extra options further up the field if he omits both Upson and Dawson from the squad.
 
Clinton Baptiste said:
Walcott no thanks. Done nothing since croatia game. Lennon on the left is just bizarre when u have a left footer in adam johnson. That is not a midfield to frighten anyone. Joe cole and even wright phillis have far more end product.
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Not a midfield to frighten anyone? Ask any full-back about facing Walcott and Lennon and I think they might disagree. As for doing 'nothing' since the Croatia game, that's partly because he's had injuries and hasn't played for Arsenal regularly this season. But he finished the season well and remains a dangerous weapon. But I agree it's strange playing them both, can't imagine either of them being as good on the left. I'd still have Joe Cole there.
 
Changes at HT

Walcott off for A. Johnson
Lennon on the right and A. Johnson on the left
Huddlestone off for Milner
 
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