I agree, Downing is not world class, Becks is still the best crosser of the ball
and gives that extra dimension on free kicks.

Its all coming together.....keep the faith!

Maccy <maccy@...> wrote:

I think we'll qualify, there is not much doubt about that. The question is
whether we can perform in the tournament itself. I was not rubbing my
hands with glee when McClaren was appointed - he has learnt all he knows
from Eriksson and the recent game against Croatia showed that.

We have the players, now it is about giving them the confidence and
freedom to know that they can do a good job in a major tournament.
Domestically Paul Jewell and Martin O'Neill have shown what you can do
with limited resources. Its about time the fans were rewarded
internationally after so many years of disappointment.

Why drop Beckham? The guy is still one of the best crossers of a football
in the world game. Stewart Downing is not international quality.

Maccy

On Tue, 7 Nov 2006, DAVID LANE wrote:

> Yep
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> Looking forward to the Euro's..... mind you we haven't performed too well so
far; I just hope we qualify...its about time the fans were rewarded for the
fantastic support they have given over recent years.
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> Here's to England
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> Mital Raut <mital.raut@...> wrote:
> You got it right !!!
> I am an GUNNER by heart.
> Of course, England Football team comes FIRST and ABOVE ALL.
> But then...with the galaxy of stars in and on bench, i expect they should
> have outplayed one and all.
> Well...that's history now.
> I look forward to the upcoming EURO Cup and pray that England pick up the
> silverware for all of us.
> AMEN !!!
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> rgds,
> MR
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>> I must admit there is certainly something lacking....supporting England
>> you certainly have to go through a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
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>> The Pride The Passion and The Fury!
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>> Nevertheless it will always be England First and club second with me.
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>> On the wings, they were miserable with Beckham and Joe Cole shadowed.
>> They need a good coach like Arsene Wenger
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>> MR
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>>> I am still wondering what on earth happened in the World Cup...for a
>>> passionate England fan it was so flat!
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>>> Does anybody actually talk about England on here.It's full of
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