The Three Lions roar!
Goalkeepers
Robinson (Tottenham), James (Manchester City), Green (Norwich)
Defenders
G Neville (Manchester United), Ferdinand (Manchester United), Terry (Chelsea), Cole (Arsenal), Bridge (Chelsea), Campbell (Arsenal), Carragher (Liverpool)
Midfielders
Beckham (Real Madrid), Downing (Middlesbrough), Lampard (Chelsea), Gerrard (Liverpool), J Cole (Chelsea), Carrick (Tottenham), Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Jenas (Tottenham), Lennon (Tottenham)
Forwards
Rooney (Manchester United), Owen (Newcastle), Crouch (Liverpool), Walcott (Arsenal)
Backups
Carson (Liverpool), Young (Charlton), Reo-Coker (West Ham), Defoe (Tottenham), Johnson (Crystal Palace)
What this means is that Defoe will replace Rooney.
And here are Sven’s words:
“Joe Cole is a striker as well so in reality we have seven defenders, nine midfielders and five strikers – it is depending on how you use Joe Cole.”
According to the Beeb, the Walcott decision was a last minute one:
“I only decided finally this morning. It’s a big gamble, I know it is. I am excited to see him, he’s a big talent. And pace in football today is worth a lot.”
It’s all about speed.