Comments on: Capello Doesn’t Care What Beckham Wants

By: Shazback

Shazback — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:59:11 +0000

All he needed to do was also cut out the other non-performer that has plagued England squads for too long : Owen. What’s he done in a month of blue moons? Nothing. Two league goals this season! How impressive! Not good enough to keep a place in the England squad, I fear. Heskey and Crouch are welcome inclusions. Better to have hard-working players who are less gifted rather than inactive golden boys.

By: Andy @ Liquid Football

Andy @ Liquid Football — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:43:40 +0000

The only person this negatively affects is Beckham. On the positive side, it sends out a strong clear message to England players that they’ll need to be playing at the top of their game, otherwise they face the chop. Complacency is eradicated, respect is in place, and consistently good performances will arrive.

This was Capello’s first big decision as England manager. He got it spot on.

By: CSD

CSD — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:18:21 +0000

Ghey Ghey Ghey. How did Owen sneak in? I hope he gets cut before Saturday.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:45:42 +0000

He’s not in the side now but I bet he will get that 100th cap eventually.

Frank Lampard and John Terry were also noticeably lacking, but this has been attributed to their injuries.

By: cfc069

cfc069 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:00:05 +0000

well he aint in it. Capello’s revenge

ktbffh

By: Jennifer Doyle

Jennifer Doyle — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:31:42 +0000

I was sad when I heard but not surprised. Beckham’s a marvel, and he’s an asset to the national side – shirt on or off. But the fact is that this friendly is a great chance for Capello to explore the talent out there – those who’ve been turning themselves inside out, making their marks this season. Call me sentimental, but I’d love to see Beckham’s 100th cap earned in something more than a friendly.