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GK - Robinson
DR - Carragher (has been one of the few bright sparks in a disappointing season)
DL - Bridge
DC - Terry
DC - Campbell
ML - A. Cole
MR - Beckham
DMC - Gerrard
AMC - Lampard
FC - Owen
FC - Defoe
To explain
James, despite playing ok recently, has been dire this season, he has made way too many mistakes. Robinson is just a class act, he's been really unlucky with such a poor defence in front of him, but he should be Number 1. Bridge at Left Back with Cole at Left Wing to me is an obvious route. If Thompson doesn't go (which he won't) England have no natural left-footed players, and Cole going forward is superb, while Bridge has had a great season, and is good both going forward and coming back. It also gives them natural cover if Bridge goes forward.
Carragher over Gary Neville, purely because Neville hasn't had his usual consistency, while Carragher has. Both sides have had poor seasons, but I think Carragher, apart from Gerrard, has been Liverpool's best player. My only reason for playing Neville would be experience.
Terry and Campbell pick themselves, I'd have these 2 in even if Ferdinand was available.
I think Beckham, Gerrard and Lampard would give England 3 hard working midfielders, who can all play in each others positions, and are creative, furthermore, they can send balls over the top for 2 pacey forwards. Owen and Defoe, if given the ball on the ground, could destroy defences
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