Preview England vs USA

[livvy145]

Rumoured lineup:

Green, Johnson, King, Terry, A Cole, Lennon, Lampard, Gerrard, Milner, Heskey, Rooney

 

[gene hughes]

That's the line up the Guardian has too.

 

[Bradley]

Does that put Gerrard or Milner on the left?

 

[livvy145]

Confirmed team:

Green, Johnson, King, Terry, A Cole, Lennon, Lampard, Gerrard, Milner, Heskey, Rooney.

I'd start with Milner on the left & Gerrard in the middle. They can be swapped if necessary

 

[gene hughes]

[quote author=Bradley link=topic=40574.msg1118707#msg1118707 date=1276362733]
Does that put Gerrard or Milner on the left?
[/quote]

Yep.

 

[Hansern]

So the ever debated Lampard Gerrard midfield partnership. If you don't win, that will probably be the key talking point.

I'm guessing 3-1 England. Rooney, Milner and Stevie.

 

[gene hughes]

I'll be surprised if no one is sent off. I think one from each side will go. Altidore and Milner.

 

[Hansern]

US team;
Howard; Cherundolo, DeMerit, Onyewu, Bocanegra (c); Donovan, Bradley, Clark, Dempsey; Altidore, Findley

 

[Loch Ness Monster]

Gene, who are you supporting? The US or your arch enemies? X

 

[the count]

 

[Rosco]

I just found out I got England in the draw in my local.


Now I'm torn.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=40574.msg1118716#msg1118716 date=1276365649]
I just found out I got England in the draw in my local.


Now I'm torn.
[/quote]

Don't. Don't you dare or forever be labelled A SPLITTER.

 

[Rosco]

500 quid if they win Sheik.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Support England Ross. Just do 10 Hail Marys afterwards.

 

[Rosco]

I'm going to support everyone else up until the semi final.

 

[Bradley]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=40574.msg1118718#msg1118718 date=1276365805]
500 quid if they win Sheik.


[/quote]

Is £500 the going rate for forgiveness of years of oppression?

😛

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

You'd feel dirty spending the winnings Ross. I'd be happy to spend it for you though.

 

[Judge Jules]

[quote author=livvy185 link=topic=40574.msg1118708#msg1118708 date=1276363325]
Confirmed team:

Green, Johnson, King, Terry, A Cole, Lennon, Lampard, Gerrard, Milner, Heskey, Rooney.

I'd start with Milner on the left & Gerrard in the middle. They can be swapped if necessary
[/quote]

That's a better midfield than I was expecting. Would have preferred Crouchy for Heskey, but I'm fairly confident we'll do it now.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Come on England.

 

[Bradley]

First shock result of the world cup here we come.

 

[RolandG]

A strong winning start will give England the confidence to go on and do well. They have the players to win the tournament. Green is a real concern though. He is improving with each game and against Mexico looked like he has finally grown into his position.

 

[DHSC]

GERRARD!!!!

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Cracking goal.

 

[RolandG]

Captain Fantastic! Great finish!

 

[DHSC]

That was poor defending by the US for Gerrard's goal.

 

[The Slugmonster]

Nice to see Stevie saved himself for the world cup anyway :-\

 

[Squiggles]

Nice from Heskey.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Only a matter of time before USA score.

 

[Bradley]

Altidor should have scored that, but then that's why he played for Hull.

 

[SaintGeorge67]

The tv in the pub (itv hd) went to an advert as gerrard scored. Comical.