England’s Future: Richards, Walcott, Baines, Agbonlahor and Ashley Young
Steve McClaren has called up Manchester City 18-year-old Micah Richards to his England squad, and has praised the England U21 system. He also named Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston Villa, Leighton Baines of Wigan, and of course, Theo Walcott (Arsenal) as potential England call-ups. Let’s open up the discussion on these players, and others we think may have a future for England.
Micah Richards may well be the long-term replacement for Gary Neville, and if he stays on the squad for a while, he will have a chance to learn from the veteran. He is also a potential center back, but for that role he would have to wait longer. Obviously he is young, but he is solid in defense, scores occasionally, and is excellent with his head.
I am a huge fan of Gabriel Abonlahor. This guy is FAST. Not only that, but he is fast WITH the ball, and he can shoot. He is a perfect counter-attack weapon. Teamed up with the likes of Lennon and Rooney, England could have a very fast and very talented attacking line.
Baines plays left back for Wigan, and may have longer to wait simply for that reason. With Ashley Cole and the more-than-adequate Wayne Bridge behind him, it could be tough to break into the England squad, however a left back that can score goals is always popular.
I have also been impressed with Ashley Young of Watford. He has been playing well this season, bearing some of the burden left by Marlon King’s injury. He has 3 goals, including a nice free-kick against Tottenham.
So what do you think of these players? What other promising young stars might we see on the England squad in the future?
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From the Under-21 games that i’ve seen. i’ve been hugely impressed with David Nugent. He’s got a good record for Preston, and has already attracted many top flight scouts to come and have a butchers.
He’s been asked to play up front on his own a lot for the Under-21s, and he’s done it brilliantly.
I also think Scott Carson has had a brilliant season so far for Charlton. Like Ben Foster at Watford, both keepers have kept the scorelines relatively low, when they could have been cricket scores! Personally, i think Ben Foster will be next in line for the No.1 jersey, and Scott Carson being the more than able deputy. But then again, i am a Man United fan, so am going to be biased!
There are a couple of lads on Arsenal’s books that are doing very well out on loan at the moment:
Fabrice Muamba currently on loan at Birmingham is a dynamic ball winning midfielder likened to Patrick Viera, although he can play for either France or England, and is as yet undecided but watch out for him - he’ll be pushing for a place in the first team squad very soon probably next season.
Kerrea Gilbert currently on loan at Cardiff is another right back and played for the gunners in a few games last season producing some very assured performances - again one to watch.
Of course both clubs are doing well this season …
Slim
Luke Moore
Reo-coker
Fabrice Muamba
Curtis Davies
Lee Catermole
David Bentley - still got it
Half of the ‘Boro team. Though with Macca in control, I’d bet my right arm that they’ll get a look in quite soon.
I am certain that Kerrea Gilbert is one to look out for. He is excellent on the attack and is playing great for Cardiff at the moment. He would do well as a future England right back. Between himself, Theo and Fabrice, the arsenal young ones could play a huge role in the future of English Football!
cum on gabby abonghlahor, ashley young, luke moore and gary cahill. these lads are the future of the england team and i shud know i watch these lads every match. cum on u villa boys! VILLA 4 LIFE!!!