Euro 2012 line up

[Nakor]

I won't accept Milner bashing. If you watched the season review thingy at the end of MOTD I was amazed how prevalent he was in the build up for a lot of City's most important goals this season (particularly in the first half of the season).

He can play any position, is the ultimate professional and would never let you down. David James & Joleon Lescott have both said he is the best trainer they have ever seen. And the lads even has a three lions tattoo so clearly it means the world to him.

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[mondatoo]

I won't accept Milner bashing. If you watched the season review thingy at the end of MOTD I was amazed how prevalent he was in the build up for a lot of City's most important goals this season (particularly in the first half of the season).

He can play any position, is the ultimate professional and would never let you down. David James & Joleon Lescott have both said he is the best trainer they have ever seen. And the lads even has a three lions tattoo so clearly it means the world to him.

What do you think is his best position ? Personally I don't think he's good enough to be at City but clearly Mancini thinks different. Maybe deserves his place in the squad due to his versatility and the fact he lovesthegame, but I just don't think he's that great in any position he plays.

Since I'm not taking anyone >30 he'd easily have made my squad but would be on the bench.

[david3103]

Hard not to like Milner - he had all the fuss about being the youngest this and that and seems to have stayed very level-headed through it all.

Not comparable to Carrick given his versatility and ability to play wide. It's hard to make a strong case for Carrick. I'd have taken him; at his best he's better than Parker, and probably Barry. Hasn't been at his best often enough lately though.

[kinboshi]

How many games has Richards played this season?  Can't really think of any reasons why he shouldn't be in the squad, unless he's due an operation or something?

I'd have taken Carroll and Crouch.  Wouldn't have Downing or Henderson in the squad (obviously) - Milner better than both of them.

Hope Terry breaks his leg watching the match on Saturday so he can't play for England.

[FUN4FRASER]

England CB's v France

Terry/Cahill 8/11,

Terry/Lescott 15/8,

Cahill/Lescott 7/1,

Terry/Jones 14,

Cahill/Jones 20,

 Lescott/Jones 25

 @bet365

ffs, I detest John Terry.

Parks in Disabled bays ,Takes undercover reporters money for tours round Stamford Bridge,,Arrogant,Brainless,Toothless,Racist,Affray,Insults Americans after 9/11,Shags his team mates wife,Lies after Lies from that smug face....and probaly going to be re named England captain.

Whats to detest about him ?

[Horneris]

I won't accept Milner bashing. If you watched the season review thingy at the end of MOTD I was amazed how prevalent he was in the build up for a lot of City's most important goals this season (particularly in the first half of the season).

He can play any position, is the ultimate professional and would never let you down. David James & Joleon Lescott have both said he is the best trainer they have ever seen. And the lads even has a three lions tattoo so clearly it means the world to him.

What do you think is his best position ? Personally I don't think he's good enough to be at City but clearly Mancini thinks different. Maybe deserves his place in the squad due to his versatility and the fact he lovesthegame, but I just don't think he's that great in any position he plays.

Probably as an "automatic" right midfielder (defend & attack in equal measure) but as that won't find it into our 4-1-2-1-2-1 system and as Carrick isn't in there I guess he is going mainly as a back up to the Parker role which consists of chasing, harrying, blocking, passing and the occasional foray forward in support.

[mondatoo]

Hard not to like Milner - he had all the fuss about being the youngest this and that and seems to have stayed very level-headed through it all.

Not comparable to Carrick given his versatility and ability to play wide. It's hard to make a strong case for Carrick. I'd have taken him; at his best he's better than Parker, and probably Barry. Hasn't been at his best often enough lately though.

Yeah, I was just comparing those who Guy said shouldn't go and those I though should've.

[horseplayer]

milner and barry are both superb pros and useful/good enough players

a bit off topic but the ridiculous article in the daily mail when mancini got rid of wayne bridge which was basically insuating he was racist and hated bridge because he was english

he got rid of him because he was not training as well as barry, lescott and milner

[mondatoo]

How many games has Richards played this season?  Can't really think of any reasons why he shouldn't be in the squad, unless he's due an operation or something?

I'd have taken Carroll and Crouch.  Wouldn't have Downing or Henderson in the squad (obviously) - Milner better than both of them.

Hope Terry breaks his leg watching the match on Saturday so he can't play for England.

He's played enough to not need to be excluded due to not playing for his club.

Hodgson said it was a straight choice between Jones and him and he picked Jones.

Richards v Johnson ?

I'd take Richards.

[mondatoo]

I won't accept Milner bashing. If you watched the season review thingy at the end of MOTD I was amazed how prevalent he was in the build up for a lot of City's most important goals this season (particularly in the first half of the season).

He can play any position, is the ultimate professional and would never let you down. David James & Joleon Lescott have both said he is the best trainer they have ever seen. And the lads even has a three lions tattoo so clearly it means the world to him.

What do you think is his best position ? Personally I don't think he's good enough to be at City but clearly Mancini thinks different. Maybe deserves his place in the squad due to his versatility and the fact he lovesthegame, but I just don't think he's that great in any position he plays.

Probably as an "automatic" right midfielder (defend & attack in equal measure) but as that won't find it into our 4-1-2-1-2-1 system and as Carrick isn't in there I guess he is going mainly as a back up to the Parker role which consists of chasing, harrying, blocking, passing and the occasional foray forward in support.

Problem with that is Milner can't cross a ball. Lennon is also pretty dire in this department but he is much better than Milner at beating a man.

[Horneris]

I'd take Richards over Johnson aswell.

He can play CB too and I believe we only have 4 in the squad and Cahill & Jones are not adverse to the odd niggle.

Read an article today which suggested that England camps past and present don't think Richards is good enough positionally and lacks balance.

[claypole]

                  Hart

Jones Terry Cahill  Cole

       Parker Lampard

Walcott                  Young
             Gerrard

              Defoe

My 11.....with the Ox on for Theomif the going gets tough and maybe Caroll off the bench

[horseplayer]

please no defoe especially from the start

[ACE2M]

I won't accept Milner bashing. If you watched the season review thingy at the end of MOTD I was amazed how prevalent he was in the build up for a lot of City's most important goals this season (particularly in the first half of the season).

He can play any position, is the ultimate professional and would never let you down. David James & Joleon Lescott have both said he is the best trainer they have ever seen. And the lads even has a three lions tattoo so clearly it means the world to him.

What do you think is his best position ? Personally I don't think he's good enough to be at City but clearly Mancini thinks different. Maybe deserves his place in the squad due to his versatility and the fact he lovesthegame, but I just don't think he's that great in any position he plays.

Probably as an "automatic" right midfielder (defend & attack in equal measure) but as that won't find it into our 4-1-2-1-2-1 system and as Carrick isn't in there I guess he is going mainly as a back up to the Parker role which consists of chasing, harrying, blocking, passing and the occasional foray forward in support.

Milner sucks defensively.

[Horneris]

Milner sucks defensively.

Respectfully disagree