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England appoint Debenham as manager

Unknown manager Lloyd Debenham has been unveiled as the surprise new appointment by the English Football Association.

The announcement was made in the FA headquarters this morning where Debenham's task of guiding the team successfully to the European Football Championships begins.

The appointment is said to have angered England fans and surprised the England players many of whom claim not to of heard of Debenham. However, Debenham did quote "Just because you haven't heard of me, doesn't mean I cannot bring success to my country"

The FA, Debenham and some of the backroom staff will have a meeting to discuss the ambitions for the next couple of years

Debenham's first meeting with the staff and discussion with the FA in brief

At the meeting was:
Lloyd Debenham (new manager)
Alex Horne (head of the EFA)
Steve Wigley (coach)

Horne:
First of all, welcome to both of you; now, Lloyd, this is Steve who is one of the coaches in your backroom staff, he will explain what he wants from you as a manager

Wigley:
Nice meet you!

Debenham:
And you

Wigley:
Now, as a manager or head coach, you have to select a 23 man squad for each match, to help you pick, your assistant who isn't here today will give you a recommended squad, however, you could also go and watch matches to look at players.

Debenham:
Right, yes.

Wigley:
So of course you have control on the team selection, tactics, team meetings, arranging some friendlies etc.

Debenham:
Sound ok.

Wigley:
Well, there is not much more to say!

Debenham:
Thank you!

Horne:
Now then, you have a national 'pool' where you can monitor players and see who is 'availible' for selection, which can help with finding players and you can also add your own players to the pool.

Debenham:
Sounds fine with me!

Horne:
Now, your expectations are to qualify through the European Championship group stage which we are currently in however your first fixture you will be in charge of is a friendly at Wembley against Ireland on the 10th of August. Your squad, need to be handed in by the 4th of August so we have 6 days notice, and training with your team begins at Wembley on the 8th! And we hope to see you then, thanks for your time!

Debenham:
Thank you very much!

England announce 23 man squad to play Ireland

Goalkeepers:
Robert Green,Joe Hart,David Stockdale

Defenders:
Leighton Baines,Gary Cahill,Ashley Cole,Rio Ferdinand,Glen Johnson,Martin Kelly,John Terry,Kyle Walker

Midfielders:
Gareth Barry,Stewart Downing,Jordan Henderson,Tom Huddlestone,Frank Lampard,Aaron Lennon,Scott Parker,Ashley Young

Forwards:
Andy Carroll,Wayne Rooney,Theo Walcott,Danny Welbeck

Debenham says:
"I hope my squad will play well against Ireland and that most of the players will play!"

Next:
England vs Ireland: Match Report

Walcott ruled out of Ireland match

Theo Walcott has caught an injury with a twisted ankle so therefore, Daniel Sturridge will take his place!

England 2-0 Ireland

Line up: (4-2-3-1)
Hart,Johnson,Terry,Cahill,Cole,Parker,Huddlestone,Henderson,Young,Sturridge,Rooney

Subs:
45':

Johnson,Terry,Parker,Sturridge,Rooney


Ferdinand,Walker,Downing,Welbeck,Lampard

62':

Henderson


Barry

Unused Subs:
Green,Carroll,Kelly

Goals:
X2 Welbeck

Next match is away at Bulgaria!

England announce 23 man squad to play Bulgaria & Wales

Goalkeepers:
Robert Green,Joe Hart,David Stockdale

Defenders:
Leighton Baines,Gary Cahill,Ashley Cole,Rio Ferdinand,Glen Johnson,Martin Kelly,John Terry,Kyle Walker

Midfielders:
Gareth Barry,Adam Johnson,Jordan Henderson,Tom Huddlestone,Frank Lampard,Aaron Lennon,Scott Parker,Ashley Young

Forwards:
Carlton Cole,Wayne Rooney,Daniel Sturridge,Danny Welbeck

Bulgaria 0-1 England

Line up: (4-2-3-1)
Hart,Walker,Ferdinand,Cahill,Cole,Huddlestone,Parker,Lennon,Young,Johnson,Welbeck

Subs:
45':
Cahill
Kelly

78':
Walker
Rooney

90':
Lennon
Henderson

Unused Subs:
Green,Johnson,Lampard,Barry

Goals:
Ferdinand

Next match:
England vs Wales

Henderson ruled out of Wales match

Jordan Henderson has caught an illness so therefore his place will be taken by England legend David Beckham

England 1-0 Wales

Line up: (4-2-3-1)
Hart,Johnson,Ferdinand,Cahill,Cole,Huddlestone,Parker,Lennon,Young,Johnson,Welbeck

Subs:
73':
Lennon
Beckham

86':
G.Johnson
Kelly

Unused Subs:
Green,Baines,Lampard,Barry,Rooney

Goals:
Lennon

Next match: Montenegro vs England

Debenham give Harford U20's job

Former Luton and QPR manager Mick Harford has been given the role as manager of the England U20's manager. The role had also been offered to others like Sam Allardyce, Steve Bruce and many others,all turning down the job; Debenham picked him because he has experience with many clubs as a player and some as a coach and his first game in charge for the U20's is a friendly again Saudi Arabia.