I have a theory that...

... Sven knows that we have absolutely no chance whatsoever without Rooney, and that Owen isn't going to be fully fit.

So he's picked players like Lennon, Downing and Walcot to give them some international and big tournament experience before the Euro Champs, the next big tournament and the only one we have a reasonable chance of winning.

Posted By: Hull Canary on May 8th 2006 at 15:48:03

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re Walcott - anyone think... (Other Football) - mr carra, May 8, 15:45:15
- its a very unselfish act (Other Football) - Dave in France, May 8, 15:49:22
- I have a theory that... (Other Football) - Hull Canary, May 8, 15:48:03
- maybe, mcclarens record of buying young strikers isn't clever (Other Football) - pants, May 8, 15:46:45
  - Malcom Christie is harsh... (Other Football) - Brandonio, May 8, 15:49:14
  - Christie's been injured to be fair (n/m) (Other Football) - WorthyHatesFans, May 8, 15:49:03
- The thing is even though he is only a kid..... (Other Football) - PK_Canary, May 8, 15:46:40
- If he turns out to be crap, surely McClaren would get lambasted if he picked him later on? (n/m) (Other Football) - Dog, May 8, 15:46:30
  - surely in that situation McClaren wouldn't pick him (Other Football) - mr carra, May 8, 15:48:45
    - I just don't understand why he's do it... (Other Football) - Dog, May 8, 15:51:28

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