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Three Lions- time to roar again

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Started on 30 May 2013 by EdenHazard17
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Three Lions
World Cup 2014 Qualification
17th July 2012
Roy Hodgson ready for Wold Cup qualifiers


"It's time to build a new England"





The penalties struck again as England found themselves knocked out of Euro 2012 but it was not too much of a surprise to the fans. It has taken time but the English have come to terms that the side are just not as good as a lot of the major in the world. There was a hint of bad luck that saw them lose to Italy but their opponents had been the better side. Having been so shortly after Chelsea's defensive win of the Champions League, some fans believed the same could be done with England but knocked out they were and now Roy Hodgson has the chance to really show what he can give to the national side.

The England coach looked in positive spirits when interviewed, speaking of moving England forward and looking forward to what should be a bright future. Some of the signs were there in the Euros that Hodgson might have what it takes to get England going while there were other signs that England will just keep plodding along, as they have done for the past many years.

The key points that seemed to come out was that the supposed Golden Age was over and that Hodgson was determined to get solid foundations for bringing in a strong youthful side with a blend of experience to get them on their way. It seemed that Hodgson really wanted to force that no one had a right to play in the side and that every position had to be earned through strong performances for club and country.

Roy Hodgson had this to say,

"Right now, it's time to build a new England. We need to really work from right at the bottom. The style that England show could be classed as outdated and we need the young stars of the country to really be playing football as it should be played. You only have to look at Belgium to gain inspiration that working on the grassroots really can build a new future."

Roy Hodgson wants to bring in a new style to England but will it happen? His next game in charge sees England face Algeria in a friendy at Wembley in August before kicking off the World Cup qualification with games against Moldova and Poland.
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Three Lions
World Cup 2014 Qualification
8th August 2012
Wilfried Zaha called up to England squad


Also chances for Rodwell, Hooper and Dawson





Roy Hodgson has suprised many with his selection for the friendly against Algeria. Wilfried Zaha has been called up to the squad on the back of his future transfer to Manchester United while there is also room for Gary Hooper as he looks to impress at Wembley. The squad brings together a mixture of youth and experience and it will be interesting to see how this team works.

Injured players: Scott Parker, Micah Richards, Tom Cleverley, Jack Wilshere, Phil Jones, Rio Ferdinand

Fraser Forster
Joe Hart
John Ruddy

Leighton Baines
Gary Cahill
Ashley Cole
Michael Dawson
Glen Johnson
Joleon Lescott
John Terry
Kyle Walker

Michael Carrick
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
Aaron Lennon
Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain
Jack Rodwell
Ashley Young
Wilfried Zaha

Gary Hooper
Wayne Rooney
Theo Walcott
Danny Welbeck

[In line for first cap] Fraser Forster, John Ruddy, Wilfried Zaha, Gary Hooper
Three Lions
World Cup 2014 Qualification
15th August 2012
England produce professional performance in friendly


England 3-1 Algeria
Friendly




England team (4-2-3-1)

Joe Hart

Glen Johnson
Gary Cahill
Joleon Lescott (Michael Dawson 45')
Leighton Baines

Steven Gerrard (c) (Frank Lampard 69')
Jack Rodwell (Michael Carrick 69')
Theo Walcott (Wilfried Zaha 45')
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Ashley Young (Aaron Lennon 69')

Wayne Rooney (Gary Hooper 45')

Key moments

4' GOAL: Steven Gerrard
45' GOAL: Ashley Young
50' GOAL: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
68' GOAL: Rafik Djebbour

First caps: Wilfried Zaha, Gary Hooper

Report

England warmed up for the World Cup qualification process with a professional home win against Algeria. The key point being the quick passing style that seemed to have been adopted in the game. It was highly criticised from some camps that England played to defend in the European championships but this game England really changed that style of play. A friendly against Algeria at home will not give too many clues to how England will do in the qualification process but it was a good display to watch.

The home side took the lead right at the beginning of the match when Jack Rodwell's pass fell to Steven Gerrard on the edge of the area, who turned before placing the ball excellently into the bottom corner of the goal. It was a great goal for the England captain, a man determined to show he can still do it for his country. England got a deserved second just before the break when Ashley Young superbly curled in a free kick from the left onto the underside of the bar and into the net.

As expected, England made changes at the break and everyone was intrigued to see how Wilfried Zaha would do. The changes also saw Celtic striker, Gary Hooper come on for Wayne Rooney. The pair looked lively without being too dangerous but it was the striker who had a key hand in the third goal as his header from Ashley Young's cross was instinctly parried towards Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who had the easy job of slotting in England's third. The home side did switch off for a lot of the second half and it gave Algeria the chance to score a deserved goal when Rafik Djebbour slotted in Ryad Boudebouz's excellent pass across the box.

England got the victory their first half performance deserved and it will be interesting to see how Roy Hodgson's men do in the up and coming qualifiers against Moldova and Poland.
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Three Lions
World Cup 2014 Qualification
31st August 2012
Hodgson announces squad for qualifiers


Wilfried Zaha and Jack Rodwell included





Roy Hodgson has announced a squad which contains only two changes to the squad that was called up for the friendly against Algeria earlier in the month. Wilfried Zaha and Jack Rodwell continue as members while Jermain Defoe is recalled to the squad at the expense of Gary Hooper. The biggest surprise is that Rio Ferdinand has not been called up following the defender's return from injury, especially considering John Terry's absence due to long term injury.

Injured players: Scott Parker, Micah Richards, Tom Cleverley, Jack Wilshere, John Terry

Fraser Forster
Joe Hart
John Ruddy

Leighton Baines
Gary Cahill
Ashley Cole
Michael Dawson
Phil Jagielka
Glen Johnson
Joleon Lescott
Kyle Walker

Michael Carrick
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
Aaron Lennon
Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain
Jack Rodwell
Ashley Young
Wilfried Zaha

Jermain Defore
Wayne Rooney
Theo Walcott
Danny Welbeck

[In line for first cap] Fraser Forster, John Ruddy

Player focus: Ashley Cole is two caps away from making it to the 100 club and he will be hoping to start the two games following an impressive start to the season so far. In the four Chelsea games that he had played, the full-back has been in impressive form, including scoring the winner in the 2-1 home victory against Reading. Will Roy Hodgson play him over the impressive Leighton Baines?
Why have you included Zaha? Anyway good luck!

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