The former midfielder claims that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032, although the side’s inability to keep the ball should be the main reason highlighted.
Dejection and criticism is what the Three Lions have encountered after playing in this summer’s European Championships. Roy Hodgson’s troops weren’t expected to put up any miracle but after unexpectedly topping their group, the hopes of the people rose significantly.
Facing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 in the quarter-finals, the English always had a tough task in qualifying for the semi-finals, but they tried their best for the majority of the ninety minutes and succeeded in taking the game to penalties.
However, they choked in the spotlight and were sent home packing by the Azzurri, where disgruntled crowds and a strict media awaited them.
Although only skipper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 made an impact as well, despite missing the opening two games. But the media didn’t spare the attacker and have placed the blame on his shoulders.
The coach’s defensive mentality wasn’t something that favoured Rooney either, as Hodgson played a much stringent back-line that gave away the ball much too quickly.
As a result, the Manchester United man carved a frustrated figure up-front and wasn’t able to influence proceedings like his usual self, something which Bryan http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robson-c31388 claims is the actual reason behind England not performing.
“The media always find scapegoats. It’s easy just writing to criticize all the time. I noticed the media have picked up on Wayne and he’s the one this time but it’s a group thing. For a forward like Wayne to get into a game, he needs good play from midfield.
I just don’t see where we keep the ball well enough to be able to bring Wayne to his best,” he said.
“Manchester United do that but I don’t expect the media to pick up on that because they just want to have a go at someone like Wayne or whoever else it is. They just want to have a go all the time,” the ex-Thailand boss was quoted as saying.
England continue their journey on the International stage, with friendlies taking place in August and qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup starting in fall. However a complete overhaul of the system has been called for in order to rejuvenate the squad and perhaps
secure silverware in a few years time.
Talented youngsters such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903 should be given a chance to impress, otherwise the English are going to continue as perennial strugglers, who have a lot of star power but fail to impress when it matters most.
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