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Frank Lampard Plays For England Shock!

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Frank Lampard Plays For England Shock!






With all that is wrong with England at the moment it seems strange that journalists and fan's have questioned Lampard playing against Costa Rica.

"England games shouldn't be seen as testimonials" cries one expert, "Play the kids" demands another. How ridiculous.

Despite England failing to live up to the lowest of expectations at this World Cup and being woeful in both games, the only thing we've got angry about is one of our established players being picked for the final game. unless this is a serious attempt to deflect any real blame from the current National set-up I'm confused by the commotion.

Firstly, no one complained when Lampard was picked for the squad.

In fact, I remember many fan's and experts insisting he should go to bring back up for Gerrard and guidance for the youngsters. He's Vice Captain for Christ's sake. So, if he is good enough for the squad, then he's good enough to play in a meaningless game against a team that has already qualified.

Secondly, who else are you going to play?

We've just spent the best part of two weeks complaining about Henderson's lack of quality and guess what, he's been dropped. So well done, you've got your way there. His club mate, Gerrard, the poor sod, has received so much criticism he looks a haunted and broken man. This years Premier League exertions have definitely taken a physical and it seems emotional toll. So, well done, he's been dropped as well.

So none of you wanted Henderson or Gerrard. Who did you want? Wilshire? 

Jacks in, so you've got your way there as well. 

So bearing in mind England have picked a 4231 system and are sticking with it who's the second midfielder?

Phil Jones?

Nope, he's needed at right back because we didn't bring a replacement for Glen Johnson. Oh and have you seen him in midfield for United this year?

Right, so we get to the point. Lampard was chosen in the squad as cover for Gerrard. Steve is not playing so surprise, surprise, Frank gets a game.

It's nothing to do Testimonials or saying good-bye. Its nothing to do with giving the kids a chance. The fact is that Frank Lampard is the best replacement in that position.

There will be plenty of time to have a pop at England's World Cup performance once the players scuttle off on holiday but let's not make up issues to try to paper over the cracks.

Live4footy.

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  1. Anonymous24 June 2014 at 16:51

    No no no. He hasn't even got a club at the moment.

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  2. Anonymous24 June 2014 at 18:40

    Good article. Do you feel like with Roy Hodgson its a case of damned if you do, damned if you don't?

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    1. live4footy.com24 June 2014 at 19:03

      Yeah I suppose so. I'm not sure what else anyone wanted. I genuinely think someone is trying to create a smokescreen and deflect the flak that should be coming England's way.

      Thanks very much for joining in

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