Steve McClaren has named his first England team 24 hours before the kick-off. Only half the tickets have been sold for the friendly against Moldova at Old Trafford. Let's hope England play well to drum up some interest after the World Cup finals.
England DefenseThe defense is no surprise. Robinson in goal. It is the same back 4 as Sven's.
England MidfieldThe midfield has Steven Gerrard at right midfield. Hargreaves and Lampard play centre, Downing on the left wing, as Joe Cole is injured.
England AttackUp front Crouch and Defoe line up. Rooney is injured and new England call up Dean Ashton broke his ankle in training.
England Blog CommentThe only real difference is Beckham is dropped. Maybe I have that wrong. Either way - Come On England!
England Starting 11
Goalkeeper - Paul Robinson
Right Back - Gary Neville
Centre Back John Terry (captain)
Centre Back - Rio Ferdinand
Left Back - Ashley Cole
Right Wing - Steven Gerrard
Centre Midfield - Owen Hargreaves
Centre Midfield - Frank Lampard
Left Wing - Stewart Downing
Attacker - Peter Crouch
Attacker - Jermain Defoe
# References
TheFA.com - McClaren Names First England Side
Posted at 1:23 AM, Wednesday, August 16, 2006
1 Comments
I could have gotten a ticket for this game, but what's the point? I would have only wanted to see Rooney.
The FA are a bunch of idiots, who couldn't make a competent decision if their lives depended on it. Wazzacks.