armchair 12:40 Thu May 12
Surprise addition to England squad: Antonio?
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since Welbeck is out. Antonio covers at least two positions. Better attacking right-back than Walker, also covers right-wing and possibly centre-right.
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claretandbluedagger
12:42 Thu May 12
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Won't happen. Hodgson would rather have Phil Jones at right back, and Walcott on the wing.
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Vexed
12:45 Thu May 12
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Not tippy tappy enough for the idiot Hodgson
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cuzoftheeast
12:47 Thu May 12
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I have had a Sneaky suspicion that is why bilic has persevered with him at right back
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12:52 Thu May 12
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Antonio is a good call to take up a place left vacant by the injured Welbeck. He would not be a direct replacement but as a gap is left in the squad for someone who is versatile Antonio could fit the bill.
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armchair
1:14 Thu May 12
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Not so far fetched I reckon. Hes not the best defensive fullback but nor is Walker, and Antonio is better going forward. Always looks like he might score, good in the air, very quick, good on wing and never stops running.
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East Auckland Hammer
1:28 Thu May 12
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He's a bit unco on the ball, but he's so effective. Amazing engine, pace to burn, strong, great in the air and doesn't mind taking people on.
And unbelievably effective.
What's not to like about a player like that?
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Baggins
1:36 Thu May 12
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Absolutely cannot go as a right back.
As a forward or wide player though? Yeah, why not. Raw but very very effective.
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Sniper
1:37 Thu May 12
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What like playing sick air at left wing to give him the best chance of making 2002?
He should be in the squad anyway with nobes. Ironically I'd have thought Tomkins would've had a small chance had he continued at right back as England's defence is a woeful list of over rated and/or hasbeens
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Takashi Miike
1:52 Thu May 12
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it's a scary thought that jagielka could start games in the summer, he's so poor
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Texas Iron
2:00 Thu May 12
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Currently the most effective ...in form English Right sided attacker...
Should definitely be in the squad .,,, ahead of Sterling...Walcott...
European defenders will be completely unnerved by his pace...power...energy...unconventional play...and can score with head and both feet...
A surprise package at the Euros...
But too controversial for Mr Barn Owl Hodgson...\\
Oh for an Alf Ramsey style England Manager...
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Texas Iron
2:04 Thu May 12
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Sniper...you meant Sinclair I assume...
Same as Joe Cole playing left wing to get in the England team...instead of his better more effective position in the middle...
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nychammer
4:55 Thu May 12
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i think Hodgson has totally overlooked him tbh. I think any of Antonio, cresswell, Carroll and yes maybe even Noble deserve a call up.
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daveyg
8:39 Thu May 12
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He won't go.
I think he has been immense, on a par with Payet and more consistent. He's made a few mistakes but any of our front 6 being asked to play there would if not more.
Scores goals for fun. Would of scored even more if we had nt played him at right back.
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daveyg
8:41 Thu May 12
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Hodgson will put Townsend in the team ahead of him.
A couple of good games for Newcastle ad he's now a certainty,despite them getting relegated. A parrell being Shelvey playing for England.
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Marston Hammer
8:50 Thu May 12
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Who was it on here who wanted Shelvey ahead of Noble?
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Grumpster
9:07 Thu May 12
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Probably more chance of me being in the squad.
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stewie griffin
9:10 Thu May 12
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Fordy, obviously
And a couple of others
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Sydney_Iron
9:11 Thu May 12
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I expect old Roy thinks with a name like Antonio he is Brazilian or Spanish, so no he won’t be in the England squad.
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stoneman
9:14 Thu May 12
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Roy Hodgson will not pick any West Ham players.
He doesn't like us.
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Sven Roeder
9:20 Thu May 12
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Someone on the match thread said they sat near Hodgson and that he left when Man Utd scored their second.
Not sure where he needed to be first thing Wed morning.
Antonio hasn't been mentioned at all so has no chance I think.
Funnily enough he has relied heavily on Welbeck to play a wide role and get up and back and assist the defence and Antonio has performed that better than anyone.
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