England team

[Walsh]

If the England team was in the premiership together where would they finish?

[cebu]

Well, below Fulham!  098.gif

[ImperialWhite]

Challenging for Europe* most seasons?

*Europa, obviously, with the odd Champions League campaign chucked in.

[Jimpav]

Mid table - 7th at best. Lots of inflated egos, deluded fans and still living off one moment of glory in the sixties.

Step forward England Hotspur.

[LBNo11]

Mid table - 7th at best. Lots of inflated egos, deluded fans and still living off one moment of glory in the sixties.

Step forward England Hotspur.

...classic analogy.. :54:

[HatterDon]

HatterDon's own personal definition of a "world class player" is one who, when added to any 30-player squad for any club anywhere in the world, would improve it.

Based on that definition, I believe that there are only two English world-class players -- Cashley Cole and Wayne "Wanna bet? Ask my Dad" Rooney. I can't remember a decade when there were as little as two "world class English players." And, of the pair, only Rooney is the best player on his team. There was a time when the England team was made up of the best players on their teams. That day is past, and may never come again.

Don't despair, though. Over the years [based on my definition], there have been perhaps as many as 100 English world-class players. During all this time, the US of A is still awaiting its first.

[CorkedHat]

That is a very good question Mr Walsh. Because the English team would be confined to picking English players whereas any other team could theoretically choose the best players from anywhere around the world, it could be a lopsided argument.
Based on this, I would suggest that England would be in the top five but would never win the Premiership.
Mind you, some teams would be severely handicapped if they lost players to England and this would have a bearing.

[Sheepskin Junior]

HatterDon's own personal definition of a "world class player" is one who, when added to any 30-player squad for any club anywhere in the world, would improve it.

Based on that definition, I believe that there are only two English world-class players -- Cashley Cole and Wayne "Wanna bet? Ask my Dad" Rooney. I can'tremember a decade when there were as little as two "world class Englishplayers." And, of the pair, only Rooney is the best player on his team. There was a time when the England team was made up of the best players on their teams. That day is past, and may never come again.

Don't despair, though. Over the years [based on my definition], there have been perhaps as many as 100 English world-class players. During all this time, the US of A is still awaiting its first.

Really? Not even one Clinton Dempsey?

[HatterDon]

HatterDon's own personal definition of a "world class player" is one who, when added to any 30-player squad for any club anywhere in the world, would improve it.

Based on that definition, I believe that there are only two English world-class players -- Cashley Cole and Wayne "Wanna bet? Ask my Dad" Rooney. I can'tremember a decade when there were as little as two "world class Englishplayers." And, of the pair, only Rooney is the best player on his team. There was a time when the England team was made up of the best players on their teams. That day is past, and may never come again.

Don't despair, though. Over the years [based on my definition], there have been perhaps as many as 100 English world-class players. During all this time, the US of A is still awaiting its first.

Really? Not even one Clinton Dempsey?

Nope. Based on my definition, not even Mah Fella Texan

[zzamora]

HatterDon's own personal definition of a "world class player" is one who, when added to any 30-player squad for any club anywhere in the world, would improve it.

Based on that definition, I believe that there are only two English world-class players -- Cashley Cole and Wayne "Wanna bet? Ask my Dad" Rooney. I can't remember a decade when there were as little as two "world class English players." And, of the pair, only Rooney is the best player on his team. There was a time when the England team was made up of the best players on their teams. That day is past, and may never come again.

Don't despair, though. Over the years [based on my definition], there have been perhaps as many as 100 English world-class players. During all this time, the US of A is still awaiting its first.

Hmm, Joe hart must be added to that list....

and you've seen him first hand!

[MrFantastic]

maybe fifth and sometimes fourth and that would be it ask yourself where would montenegro finish

[finnster01]

10-20 years from now there will be no national teams or World Cup. Clubs and Murdoch and the media will make sure that happens.  092.gif

[FatFreddysCat]

10-20 years from now there will be no national teams or World Cup. Clubs and Murdoch and the media will make sure that happens.  092.gif

For that i think even Mr Ed will be trully thankfull to mr Murdoch. I hate International football as much if not more than i hate the bluepoo.

[HatterDon]

HatterDon's own personal definition of a "world class player" is one who, when added to any 30-player squad for any club anywhere in the world, would improve it.

Based on that definition, I believe that there are only two English world-class players -- Cashley Cole and Wayne "Wanna bet? Ask my Dad" Rooney. I can't remember a decade when there were as little as two "world class English players." And, of the pair, only Rooney is the best player on his team. There was a time when the England team was made up of the best players on their teams. That day is past, and may never come again.

Don't despair, though. Over the years [based on my definition], there have been perhaps as many as 100 English world-class players. During all this time, the US of A is still awaiting its first.

Hmm, Joe hart must be added to that list....

and you've seen him first hand!

I was pushing Hart for England before City went after Given. He's a great player, but he's not world class yet. I do believe he will be, but he's still a baby in GK terms.

[Bigmamma]

Down the pub or in jail  :011:

[lamby]

HatterDon's own personal definition of a "world class player" is one who, when added to any 30-player squad for any club anywhere in the world, would improve it.

Based on that definition, I believe that there are only two English world-class players -- Cashley Cole and Wayne "Wanna bet? Ask my Dad" Rooney. I can't remember a decade when there were as little as two "world class English players." And, of the pair, only Rooney is the best player on his team. There was a time when the England team was made up of the best players on their teams. That day is past, and may never come again.

Don't despair, though. Over the years [based on my definition], there have been perhaps as many as 100 English world-class players. During all this time, the US of A is still awaiting its first.

That is as good a definition as any.

How many has Australia had?
-Craig Johnston (not that he played for Australia - like surfing for England is his reason)
-Harry Kewell (in his prime of course - mind you, he had a cracker last night for Melbourne Victory, but hardly a world class team)
-Mark Viduka (again, in his prime, and contract renewal years)
-Tim Cahill
-Mark Schwarzer

[Burt]

Mid table mediocrity.

And not very good in any of the cup competitions either... Knocked out on penalties, etc.

[finnster01]

That's a bit harsh Mr Hatter.

You did have a certain Eddie Johnson  :58: