exapno mapcase wrote:
Prejudice against him playing for Bolton is one reason why he hasn't been picked. It's happened to better players than him. Agree it's a bit of a waste of time at 33 but won't be for him and should have had the chance earlier in his career. Been a thug on the pitch never stopped Alan Shearer being a great centre forward. Heskey wouldn't agree to play. Caroll for all his potential has the little matter of a court appearance to get through before he starts making big plans. Carlton Cole is one step up from shit, had a decent season but won't last. Crouch is the best target man available and he scores goals for England. Got a good first touch and holds the play up well. He should have been trusted with more games.
You'd have Davies at Donny no sweat
Whilst i can only condone prejudice against Lancashire teams, the unfashionable clubs argument doesn't really wash given Darren Bent's contstant inclusion in England squads.
Alan Shearer being a thug and constantly being allowed to get away with it domestically cost us victory against Argentina in '98. If Davies elbows start flying with international refs he'll not last 5 minutes.
Crouch would start every England game for me, i think he's a fantastic player.
We don't need him, we've got Billy Sharp.