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, May 8, 15:48:03