The Conclusive What is Wrong With England Poll

[stavros]

I think what's particularly scary is that Beckham has made no noises about retiring from the international game and so we could see Lennon sidelined for longer as it makes sound shirt-selling sense to play Beckham.

 

[tommers]

I think what's particularly scary is that Beckham has made no noises about retiring from the international game and so we could see Lennon sidelined for longer as it makes sound shirt-selling sense to play Beckham.

why is it down to beckham to retire?

 

[stavros]

It's not, but I just fear that such is his fame, established in football but mainly contributed to outside the game, will prevent McClaren and any other bosses from having the balls to say he ain't good enough and there's someone better. No-one, not even Rooney, should be guarenteed a starting place.

 

[xenon]

Premiership's played too fast with an emphasis on athletasism and strength. We need players who are more adept or used to playing withthe ball. Not bombing up and down the pitchand hair em scare em stuff all the time.

 

[upsidedownwalrus]

Wot he said. Our game relies too much on tempo. Fine on a cold November evening, no good in the summer heat. That's why we so often look good for one half then knackered for the second half.

We need to completely change our mentality, and I don't think we can really just blame Sven for this.