Phew! Xabi's injury is not as serious as it seems when he was carried off the stretcher during Liverpool's game against Portsmouth. He may even be fit for the FA Cup final! Thank God!
Walcott in the England squad
Can't believe Eriksson has really heed Wenger's advice and selected this fellow who has not proven himself in the EPL. I mean, no disrespect to Walcott, he did really well at Southampton and was deem the next Thierry Henry. But then there are so many good English strikers in EPL who has proven their abilities this season. Harewood, Defoe, Darren Bent, Ashton, Vassell... But on the other hand, I'm feeling excited to see what Walcott can deliver for England if he really does get a game during the World Cup.
Hargreaves continued to get selected and I seriously don't understand why! He has done nothing but harm to England's midfield all the time! He is slow, skilless and can't even managed a decent pass. Just because he is playing for Bayern Munich huh, Mr Eriksson?
Luke Young is another chap who has done really well for Charlton this season and he played a few decent games for England recently. I thought he should be selected to provide cover for Gary Neville.
Take a look at the strikers Eriksson has selected. 1 injured, 1 recovering from injury, 1 who is tall but can't really head the ball well, and the last one, who has not even played in the EPL. Oh dear oh dear, what is Sven thinking of...
The 23man provisional squad for England
Goalkeepers: Robinson (Tottenham), James (Manchester City), Green (Norwich)
Defenders: G Neville (Manchester United), R Ferdinand (Manchester United), Terry (Chelsea), A Cole (Arsenal), Campbell (Arsenal), Carragher (Liverpool), Bridge (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Beckham (Real Madrid), Carrick (Tottenham), Lampard (Chelsea), Gerrard (Liverpool), Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Jenas (Totenham), Downing (Middlesbrough), J Cole (Chelsea), Lennon (Tottenham)
Forwards: Rooney (Manchester United), Owen (Newcastle), Crouch (Liverpool), Walcott (Arsenal).
YNWA @ 12:49 AM
