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England v Platinum Stars
England are playing a game against a local team Platinum Stars on Monday. But that team has a reputation for being overly physical and even though this is just a warm-up game it increases the chance of injuries to key England players.
Should we be risking the likes of Rooney and Gerrard with such a meaningless game so close to the tournament? I don't know which players will turn out but if it isn't a run out for the first team then it would be even more pointless.
Should we be risking the likes of Rooney and Gerrard with such a meaningless game so close to the tournament? I don't know which players will turn out but if it isn't a run out for the first team then it would be even more pointless.
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It's not a bad idea to play a local side in the week before the finals, it's just that this particular one have a bad reputation. Maybe they'll just pussyfoot around so that it will prove to be a useful warm-up.
21:53 Sun 06th Jun 2010
Capello's a moron to even consider a "friendly" this close to their 1st game. Should never have chosen Ferdinand in the 1st place - OH! Guess what happened...
...What'll happen if they play? Let's not forget that he's to choose an 11 from 23. How many injuries would it take to leave a viable team for Saturday?
Fabio - stop trying to please the media & do the job you were hired for - winning the World Cup!
...What'll happen if they play? Let's not forget that he's to choose an 11 from 23. How many injuries would it take to leave a viable team for Saturday?
Fabio - stop trying to please the media & do the job you were hired for - winning the World Cup!
Hello Bibble..FOOTBALL loving voice of reason here :-)
Yes it is a concern that we should play in such a meaningless match against a local team,but I'm sure our better players won't be risked.
I remember England playing Aylesbury before a major tournament years ago.
They know what they are doing but would rather them practice penalties!
Yes it is a concern that we should play in such a meaningless match against a local team,but I'm sure our better players won't be risked.
I remember England playing Aylesbury before a major tournament years ago.
They know what they are doing but would rather them practice penalties!
You can get injured in the warm up before a game - remember David James.
This 'friendly' game would have been fixed up ages ago by the governing bodies - the opposition would have been told 'no physical contact' without doubt.
It will probably be a walking pace kick about.
Is this a behind doors game or will there be cameras there?
This 'friendly' game would have been fixed up ages ago by the governing bodies - the opposition would have been told 'no physical contact' without doubt.
It will probably be a walking pace kick about.
Is this a behind doors game or will there be cameras there?
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