Crouch(ing) Tiger for England?? Many more class players than him. Defoe, Beattie, Bent, Heskey.?
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Crouch, a world class player, he reminds me of Ian Rush without Rush's game skills or game co-ordination\n\nAre we sending a 'modern' england team to germany or are we going back to the wimbledon FC stylee of play (late 80's early 90's), if crouch goes wer'e going down the winbledon fc route, we'll def. be on the first flight home (best get in touch with easyjet/ryanair's early priority booking line)
1142108
Most prob Theo Walcott...\nWayne Rooney will play fulltime most prob...\nPeter Crouch sux bruv...\nBt we'll do fine with Ecuador and later against Portugal/Netherland...\n;)\nPeace
693017
He is historically a reasonably quick healer. He has tremendous fitness levels, so as soon as his foot his healed, he'll be able to play. I imagine he'll come on as sub versus Sweden then start in the next round. Unless Peter Crouch scores a het-trick in each game....
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If rooney is 100% fit, lampard continues with his form, john terry awesome defending, crouch capitalizes on his chances, gerrard commanding the midfield, becks with his free kicks...\n\nnot sure what your question is, but that's my assessment of england....
1064955
Although home-advantage doesn't always matter in a Germany/England rivalry, Germany is going to win that game and that home court advantage will help. Both received a boost with the return of Ballack and Rooney, but England have to show a lot more because they boast a complete team on paper. They supposedly have a very good goalie (who is said to be a good penalty kick stopper). I'm not convinced with the few plays he was involved in vs T&T. He didn't seem to good coming out of the goal line. Then there's the midfield, one of if not the best on paper, but they're not sharp playing off of their forwards. Then there's Beckham. I've never paid much attention to him but seeing him play I don't know how people say soooooo much about him. His right footed crosses/free kicks are probably the best in the world, but, if you ask me, that's all he has: He can't defend, he can't header, he can't kick with his left foot, so he's got a lot to prove to live up to everyone's expectation. England's frontline needs Rooney so I won't peg on them without him. The defense hasn't been tested much but they've been solid when required. So with England having a lot more to prove in my opinion, I don't think they'll quite do it against a German team who although isn't at its best form, it's always a very dangerous team in a world cup. My prediction: Germany 1, England 0.
563157
Looks pretty strong around. especially in defense, midfield, and wings. only problem i feel is that there in no defensive midfielder in the team. they tried Ledley king in the friendly against Argentina and it worked, but unfortunately he is in injured. beckam was tried with disastrous results against northern Ireland and Denmark both games they lost.\n    i don't like the sound of peter crouch upfront,i somehow dint like him.they should have given chance to Defoe or bent in his place. hope fully Owen will be fit to start and Rooney by 2nd round or quarters. i hope they go all the way, they are in easier group, and you cannot say what will happen in the knock out phase.
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I disagree with what Gagga_gary said about Walcott being the "next wayne rooney" when I havent seen the Current Wayne Rooney in top form as of late.I do Believe walcott has skills,no doubt about that or arsene wenger wouldve not bought him.But its the world stage, He hasnt played one regular game in the senior lineup yet.I was surprised that he didnt pick darren Bent, who is in good form this season. I see walcott in the 2010 world cup,not this one.But with football,you never know what might happen.He might shock everybody in the world cup.........or Maybe Not.
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Sorry that you have to put up with unspeakables like that, in all truth the game itself wasn't that great and I certainly don't think we are good enough to win it.  I like Peter Crouch - he used to play for my team (Pompey) - but there are teams with much more quality in the tournament.  Not ashamed to say I appreciated the Germany-Costa Rica game yesterday either.
584631
crouch.sheva is a great player for henry no words adrianio has the bst left footed strike on earth and rooney is englands hero!
1174153
crouch is a fucking moron Ive have never seen him play b4 and i don't want to any more! did u see ROONEY warming up i fucking did WOOHOO!! but we cant put it all on his shoulders! but come on boys lampard has a couple of shots but nothing spectacular!
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It's almost been 24 hours and I still can't believe this.  Shaun Wright Phillips is left off the squad.  Defoe is on the reserve squad...but Walcott is on the starting squad.  Gamble or dumb move?  I think it's a dumb move.  Here in the states, Bruce Arena is smart enough to leave Freddie Adu out this year....because he is too young with too little experience.  But the Swede selects Walcott.  Unbelievable!  Total slap in the face to SWP.
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Yes I would love to see that so we could see why in the world Sven would pick him. He hasn't played one game for Arsenal. But wow why wouldn't you pick at least Defoe or Bent who are proved strikers. I would even support Sven picking Vassal. Although I would not want to see him. And why isn't Gerrard or Terry captain of England. Beckham is so rubbish.
820363
Ian Wright is one of my favourite players of all time.  I used to watch him week in, week out at Highbury, and I still think that he was never allowed enough of a chance for England.  Great player, funny guy, massive personality, and yet possibly the least likely England manager I can think of.  I'd prefer most people in that role.  Cilla Black, Dame Edna Everidge, my dog (which died in 1988)............ any of those would be a better choice than Wrighty.\n\nThanks for the idea tho.
1121564
I think Crouch is used as a sneaky alternative. He's relatively new and he is a bit rubbish, and other people have clocked on, but with accurate long balls from people like Beckham, they reach Crouch's head and if he's lucky he can direct the header in the path of someone who can score with their feet, or in the back of the net. \nI think owen is their best striker and rooney is the best at assisting owen in a strike partnership as he sort of connects midfield with attack.\nSo, I think Crouch should really just be used as a sub and to suprise people, that's all.
640373
I don't think so, the proposed replacements are crouch and defoe. Crouch is no big time player and defoe doesn't have much experience in major tournaments. Vassell has played on the big stage but he's more of a sub. Bent doesn't have much exp either. Bring back hurst and lineker!!!
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Peter Crouch is a pathetic loser!! He SUCKS!!\nPerhaps he has sucked Sven-Goran's *** to be in the team.\nTheo Walcott would be better than Peter Crouch. Perhaps Erickkson is giving him a chance, or wants England to lose!!\nBut if Peter Crouch is benched, ENGLAND WILL BE FLYING!!
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I would say IN. I still think he has the engine to keep England running. England needs his pin point passing into the penalty area and also his trademark freekicks. With him in the team, i would say the chances of winning are much higher.