England World Cup squad

So, 3 places up for grabs. OK, we know that we won't have everyone come the summer as there are always a few high-profile injuries (let's hope if there are it's in central defence as that's the only position we have true depth in!), but assuming we don't, here's what I reckon is in Sven's mind. Comments ?

Assured of a place:

1. Robinson
2. Ferdinand
3. Terry
4. Campbell
5. A Cole
6. G Neville
7. Young
8. King
9. Beckham
10. Sean Wright-Phillips
11. Gerrard
12. Lampard
13. J Cole
14. Rooney
15. Owen

The 5 more he has probably already decided:

16. James ("experience")
17. Alan Smith (can play midfield or striker)
18. Peter Crouch (takes attention away from other striker)
19. Wayne Bridge (who else will play left back ?)
20. Michael Carrick

Three places up for grabs are probably #3 keeper, left sided midfielder and striker.

Personally I think it's between Richardson and Carragher (does he rely on Gerrard / Cole left side and shore up the defence depth, or give himself a wider midfield option ?), Defoe, Vassel and Bent (AJ shot himself in the foot staying, and we're woefully short of options after Rooney and Owen), and between Green, Kirkland and Carson for the #3 keeper spot.

Only one I'm having doubts on is Carrick. Maybe Carragher is in and it's between Carrick and Richardson....

Posted By: Steve in Holland, Dec 14, 09:54:32