Carrick, Lampard & Gerrard 196I think you miss the point. Given a squad which included fit and in form strikers the addition of a talented kid would...
I still the Walcott story is a storm in a teacup Firstly, the idea that a player has to be seen in person by Eriksson to be eligible is nonsense How many players did Shankly & Paisley buy based upon the knowledge of a scout Todays video technology permits a coach to follow a players progress against all types of opposition Alf Ramsey did not have this luxury when choosing his squad
I accept Walcott has yet to play in the premiership, but had Steve Bull or Trevor Brooking What was Maradona's contribution to Argentina in '82 or Ronaldo's to Brazil in '94 or Trezeguet's to France in '98 The list is endless, not only of players who became great who benefitted from an initial experience at a major tournament, even if it was a bit part. What is the likely contribution of Campbell, Jenas, Carson, James etc..
Carrick, Lampard & Gerrard 197The striker problem exists because with the exception of Owen & Rooney, we don't have anyone near the clbutt necessary to excel at the world cup. Therefore the inclusion of Walcott...
I agree its a bit late I still believe that when we have our backs are against the wall, the inspiration provided by Terry & Gerrard will pull us through I just hope that Carrick or Hargreaves get the chance to play in front of a back before our decisive games If not, I fear that Argentina, Brazil, Italy & Spain have what it takes to pick us apart
