Tamade! Eriksson!
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Sven: Beckham to stay England captain
Sven-Goran Eriksson has reaffirmed that David Beckham will remain England captain.
Beckham: Facing Real friendly (MikeEgerton/Empics)
Reports this morning suggested Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could lead his country 'in the future'.
But Eriksson said that Real Madrid midfielder Beckham will carry on as England's captain on the pitch.
He said: 'I have no intention of changing the captain - not today, tomorrow, not even the day after.
'There is no reason why I should do it.'
Eriksson also confirmed his backing for striker Michael Owen, whose role as his country's number one front man is under threat as he struggles to win a place in the Real Madrid team.
The Swede said: 'I haven't talked recently to Michael. I hope he will take part in Real's game tonight [against Deportivo La Coruna]. Then we will have three strikers - (Wayne) Rooney, (Jermain) Defoe and Owen.'
However, Eriksson admits he could find it difficult to select the former Liverpool striker if he never plays for Real.
He said: 'Owen said he was concerned, and I as his manager am concerned as well. It is the beginning of the season, so I hope he will have a lot of chances to play.
'I will talk to him, see how he trains, see his form. Michael Owen is a big goalscorer for England, as he was for Liverpool.
'If he never plays football then it is difficult to keep a place in the England team - but I still believe he will play a lot for Real Madrid.'
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Base on this report, i think Eriksson practice favourism. I hope he goes!
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There's no reason to replace Beckham as captain unless Eriksson decides to drop the player for the Welsh game.
I believe that as long as Beckham is a first team player for England, he'll remain as skipper. -
but that is very bias. when your captain is out of form, should it be the case you should change another player for skipper who can command more respect for other players?Originally posted by panache:There's no reason to replace Beckham as captain unless Eriksson decides to drop the player for the Welsh game.
I believe that as long as Beckham is a first team player for England, he'll remain as skipper.
another case is the striker selection, michael owen will be selected to be the 1st choice striker even though he was off-form.
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despite rumours and form, players have their own respect for each other...
and they are bonded as a team, they will knw each other..
so lets see if eriksson has made the right choice be4 we decide anything..?
but IMHO, england wun do well... juz a feeling...
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Something that seems to be weird that England national team, with most of the players plying their trade in EPL, have a Spainish based player as a captain...
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Originally posted by potong jalan:Something that seems to be weird that England national team, with most of the players plying their trade in EPL, have a Spainish based player as a captain...
Imagine Jose Antonio Reyes being Spain's captain...
beckham is born in england ma...
aiyah we shall see... they still has trust in him...
if he fails to be a gd one, then sven will change gradually.. and perhaps losing his job in the process as well?
we'll see if sven's choice is right
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But I still think that for England national team whose players were mostly homebased, should have a home based player as captain...
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in my mind, gerrard makes a good captain too.. just that he is currently injured...Originally posted by potong jalan:But I still think that for England national team whose players were mostly homebased, should have a home based player as captain...
whos up to it
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i agree with you. england do not need a captain who wear his wife's sarong or should i say, cross-dresser.Originally posted by extremex:in my mind, gerrard makes a good captain too.. just that he is currently injured...
whos up to it -
How about Gary Neville?
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Originally posted by 798:i agree with you. england do not need a captain who wear his wife's sarong or should i say, cross-dresser.
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sven's tactics worked against wales.. and most prob they will qualify.. but to at least the quart finals... might be a problem
