Germany 2 - OZ 0

[doodab]

I think we need

a) Someone who can catch in goal
b) Joe Cole to start on the left wing
c) Give Michael Dawson a start now against the "weaker" teams and see how he fares
d) Crouch instead of Heskey

I thought the main problem was that we were a bit disorganised as some of the players haven't played together much. We scored a good goal though, and made a couple of other chances, so once we settle down I think we could do OK.

[Bunk]

I think we need

a) Someone who can catch in goal
b) Joe Cole to start on the left wing
c) Give Michael Dawson a start now against the "weaker" teams and see how he fares
d) Crouch instead of Heskey

I thought the main problem was that we were a bit disorganised as some of the players haven't played together much. We scored a good goal though, and made a couple of other chances, so once we settle down I think we could do OK.

b - I agree. I couldn't believe he started with Milner and then brought Sean Wright-Phillips on on the left. Joe Cole is twice the player either of them are.
c - I doubt it will happen, the fact that he was a late replacement means he has to be at the back of the queue, otherwise it's like admitting Capello made a mistake bringing Carragher and Upson ahead of Dawson.
d - I think Rooney up front on his own with any one of Gerard, Lampard or Cole supporting him would be better. Rooney has been scoring for fun on his own at United this season.

[Doggy Styles]

Nah. Just get Messrs Rooney, gerrard et. al playing effectively...

Indeed. And as for the team, I'd back Capello's judgement against any of us amateurs in here.