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Post by Avinalaff on Sept 5, 2014 14:16:49 GMT
It's time Roy loaded his young guns THERE were few pluses to be gleaned from England’s forgettable win over Norway at Wembley on Wednesday. And I did think the state of the national game was hinted at during the last round of Premier League fixtures when we witnessed a lot of clubs bringing England players off their benches during games. It used to be that you at least had to be a regular for your club before you were considered for international contention. At least on a positive note Roy Hodgson is blooding the young players who will represent the next generation for the Three Lions. Players like John Stones, Raheem Sterling and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are the ones to help England progress after yet another summer of disappointment. In hindsight, it’s a shame Roy didn’t do this before the World Cup, and make that his priority rather than any fantastical discussions about trying to win the competition. Obviously the influx of foreign stars to the English top flight these days makes it harder for English players, even capped by their country, to be guaranteed 90 minutes every week. But the only way we’re going to progress is by giving the gifted young players a chance, which they are getting now. Source: Echo
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