Hodgson, we have a problem...

Our new Saviour?

It's great to see Roy blooding some new talent in this weeks friendly against Sweden. Our "Golden Generation" needs replacing.

However, I have a couple of problems with one of those about to be blooded.

Step forward Mr Wilfried Zaha. Our new, self appointed saviour.

Zaha is indeed a very exciting prospect and one who I hope goes on to fulfil his potential and I love a player who is confident in his ability but who on earth does he think he is?

Rather than accepting his call up with humility, his first act is to let everyone know how good he feels he is.

"I want to come up against defenders who will properly test me," he said to the Guardian.

Well he already is being tested week in week out. After his 17 starts this season he's scored a measly 4 goals. Maybe he should try to test himself first.

"I'd never look at someone and think he's better than me, unless it's Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. When I get on the pitch it's my time."

I love the confidence but this is typical of today's footballers. Superstars by the age of 20 and he doesn't even play in the Premier League.

All the above can be put down to youthful bravado and like I've already said, I hope he goes on to be a great.

However, here is my real problem.

"It's 50-50 at the moment, " he told the Daily Mail. "I've been with England Under-21s and now I will have to make a decision."

The guy doesn't even know if he wants to play for England in the future. I'm sorry Roy but this is the one reason to send his ass packing back to the Championship!

Fan's and Roy should want players to be desperate to represent their country not someone who's 50/50.

I have criticised Sir Alex Ferguson in the past for not bolstering his midfield with the likes of Van der Vaart and Ballack but Fergie made a great point. He will only sign players who are desperate to play for United. They, and their agents, need to be knocking down his door to get looked at.

Van Persie went to United because it was his boyhood dream. That's what managers need from their players commitment, desire and spirit. Zaha seems to possess none of this.

I hope he realises what an honour it is to play for England and I hope he shows us how good he is. But at the moment, I'm 50/50 as to whether he should ever be allowed near the team at all.

Am I being naive?

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