Who could England take to the World Cup?

August 19, 2009

Although the World Cup is not until next summer and the league has only started we are now starting to look at the players that could travel to the world Cup for the national side. Obviously we don’t know who will be fit, who won’t and who will have a good season, but who are the ones to watch that could force their way into the England squad.

The usual suspects will be there as long as they are fit, the likes of Terry, Lampard, Gerrard, Ferdinand, Barry etc. but who are the maybe’s and possibilities?

The strike force will centre around Rooney with a host of possibilities to partner him up front. Defoe came intoi the friendly last week and did well with his two goals but you also have Peter Crouch and, what looks like a rejuvenated, Darren Bent to consider. There is also a chance that is Frazier Campbell can play more this season then he has a shout as does Dean Ashon if he can get fit and stay fit.

Midfield is quite a solid area for England with few opportunities for youngsters coming in just now. Hopefully Beckham gets a slot in the squad and if he continues to play the way he has recently it would be harsh to see him ommitted. Hargreaves is in with a shout of a call up if he gets fit as is Joe Cole but the likes of Jenas is a possibility for a slot as is Cattermole if he has a good season and young Wilshere at Arsenal who is already being tipped to be the wildcard that England will take to the finals next year.

There is unlikely to many surprises in goals with Robinson, James, Green and Foster likley to be the choices unless injuries occur. Simillarly in defence there are unlikley to be any major shocks.

The spots for the additional midfield and attacking options in the squad are definitely up for grabs and at the moment there are a lot of players on the fringe of the first team. The likes of Ashley Young, Theo Walcott (who will almost certainly go), James Milner and Abonglahor are all there or there abouts but are not guaranteed to make the squad. Throw into the mix Michael Owen moving to Man Utd and Capello has a good number of attacking options to choose from.

It will be interesting to see who performs well this season and see who takes the opportunity to earn themselves a place in the England squad next year.

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