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September 14, 2007, 1:58 PM
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England and Euro 2008.
Talk about all things England and/or Euro 2008 here.
I'd like to know what everyone's opinions are on England's performance thus far and how far you think they'll go in the tournament.
As for me, I'm happy with Maccca's choices so far, you can't argue with the recent results we've been getting.
I don't think England's chances of winning are great but it would be nice to win something for once. We've underachieved for decades and it's about time we showed the rest of the footballing world why we hold our players in such high regard.
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September 14, 2007, 2:05 PM
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I've always rooted for England on any WC or EC, but they always seem to do badly, and I don't know why? They have always had a strong team, and yet they don't even manage to get to the final four... it's really disappointing..
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September 14, 2007, 2:13 PM
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Yeah, as I said, we've underachieved for decades and you're totally right, we always do have a strong team. I can only hope we do well in Euro 2008.
You think you're disappointed? try being English. 
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September 14, 2007, 2:23 PM
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What frustrates me the most, is the fact that we have a squad capable to beating anyone on their day, yet we've had to settle for mediocracy.
There's quality in every department of our team and only in the last two games has it began to show really.
Two move's of Macca's I've approved of is the introduction of Gareth Barry and Micah Richards. Superb is the one word to describe their international form.
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September 14, 2007, 2:26 PM
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The last two matches have been great, the side has been strong and alot of partnerships are forming. If Macca introduces Rooney and Lampard back into the side then problems might start to arise again. In my opinion he should stick with the 11 men that beat Israel and Russia.
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September 14, 2007, 3:05 PM
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I agree wholeheartedly there. Why change the winning formula when it's clearly so successful? I was apprehensive about Emile Heskey being given another chance at first. But it's great to see faith finally being placed in Gareth Barry over Frank Lampard, who has never been a great performer for his country.
Sadly, McClaren will change the team when Rooney and Lampard return.
I think our problem in past tournaments is that we have good individual players, but as a team, we're pretty poor. They all cancel each other out. Which is why it's great that Barry is being given his rightful place.
I'm still not a fan of Rio Ferdinand though. I'd like to see Woodgate or Dawson get a game.
I think this year, providing McClaren doesn't change the team, we're going to have a good one.
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September 14, 2007, 3:10 PM
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I hope he doesnt play Crouch instead of Heskey. Crouch has his advantages but I think Heskey is more of a team player.
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September 14, 2007, 3:16 PM
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Crouch always forms a good partnership with Michael Owen, so I wouldn't mind seeing him play instead of Heskey. But so far, Heskey has come back into the role perfectly well.
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September 14, 2007, 4:29 PM
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I'm really surprised at Micah Richards' performances, he really is a great player even at this level and when you see him play you sort of forget he's only 19, he plays like a man with twice his experience.
I'm still sort of concerned about Robinson in goal, he's kept two straight clean sheets I know but his performance against Germany proves he isn't the most stable of international players.
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September 14, 2007, 4:34 PM
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Ever since Micah Richards' debut, I've wanted him to become the regular #2. I'm not a fan of Gary Neville though, so I'm very biased. 
I'm happy with Robinson staying, at least for now. We really don't have anyone better to take over. Every keeper has bad games though.
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England and Euro 2008. 
