1. Paul Robinson (Tottenham Hotspur)
5. Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)
__ 6. Sol Campbell (Portsmouth)
2. Micah Richards (Manchester City)
__________________________ 3. Nicky Shorey (Reading)
4. Steven Gerrard (
C) (Liverpool)
___ 7. Gareth Barry (Aston Villa)
8. Shaun Wright-Phillips (Chelsea)
______________________________ 11. Joe Cole (Chelsea)
9. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
__ Michael Owen (Newcastle United)
Substitutes (Probable):
13. David James (Portsmouth), 12. Joleon Lescott (Everton), 14. Phil Neville (Everton), 15. Frank Lampard (Chelsea), 16. David Bentley (Blackburn Rovers), 17. Peter Crouch (Liverpool), 18. Jermaine Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur)
The above line-up and substitutes bench is what I'm predicting, which is quite probable. Everything from the game at Estonia will be the same, with only what I think is Nicky Shorey replacing the injured Ashley Cole at left back. The key to England's success in Moscow will definitely be their midfield's form and the control they exert. Stand-in skipper Steven Gerrard and Gareth Barry are key in controlling the game for England. The inspirational Liverpool captain will not be allowed to push forward too much, unlike against Estonia, he might have to hold the fort with Barry rather than producing his famous marauding runs. Russian duo Andrei Arshavin and Alexei Smertin are threats England have to deal with. Micah Richards and Nicky Shorey might not get too much opportunity to maraud down the flanks, they might have to do more defensive work. Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joe Cole will be the main men to supply or create chances for themselves and strike partners Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen.
Set-pieces such as corners and free kicks could be important in deciding England's goals, whether against or for. The commanding presence of Sol Campbell might offer some Vidic-like threat during set-pieces. The much-talked about artificial pitch should not be used as an excuse for any England demise. They are professionals, highly-paid, and sure they have to be adaptable to any sort of conditions, and slug it out with the lesser-known and lesser-paid Russians.
Away from soccer, my results sucked big time, except for two. Both sciences, Chemistry and Physics, one borderline fail one borderline pass... Don't ask which ones which... Add Maths result was an astounding 80/100... Yeah... Social Studies was also another high on a very sian day for me, 27/30... Tomorrow's results are History, Chinese and Geography...
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