My England Euros Squad

What with the London Olympics this summer, many people are forgetting that the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine are only a few weeks away. Roy Hodgson took charge of the England national team on 1st May 2012 and names his squad for the tournament tomorrow. Here is my starting line up, and the bench/reserves to make up the rest of the 23 man squad:

Formation 4-1-3-1-1

Goalkeeper:

Joe Hart (Manchester City) Has been on fine form this season for title winning side Manchester City. At only 25 years old, he promises to be one of the top keepers in the world.

 Right Back:

Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur) Harry Redknapp has brought Kyle Walker to life this season, his great attacking efforts will be a bonus for England, and his defensive work also needs to be credited.

Center Back:

Gary Cahill (Chelsea) Has played well under Roberto Di Matteo, especially in their first leg against Barcelona. 

Center Back:

John Terry (Chelsea) Although many feel this, and I get the impression that Roy Hodgson agrees,  that Terry shouldn't play a part in future national games, due to the Anton Ferdinand race row. But as the saying goes, 'You're innocent until proven guilty'. Him and Cahill have also seemed to form a good defensive partnership, this could help England massively.

Left Back:

Ashley Cole (Chelsea) Him, Terry and Cahill have played well together this season for Chelsea, so this means they will be familiar with playing along side each other and they know and understand how each of them plays, this will help consolidate a good defence to keep out teams such as Spain, Netherlands and Germany. 

Right Midfield:

Aaron Lennon (Tottenham) His pace will cause havoc between defences, and his crossing is along with the best. In my opinion, he has a better end product than Theo Walcott, but this doesn't mean Theo should not be going to Poland and Ukraine this Summer. 

Center Midfield:

Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) When Gerrard came back from injury in the latter stages of the 2011/12 season, you could really see what he is capable of, and there are not many people better that him in his position. 

Center Midfield and Captain:

Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur) His tough tackling has been outstanding this season, he should play in a more CDM and sit infront of the defence with Gerrard having more of a free role in center mid. If he isn't injured, then he is a must take for me.

Left Midfield:

Ashley Young (Manchester United) He has been key for United this season, and he is really beneficial to England.

 

Forward:

Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) When he is suspended I would play Jermain Defoe, but when he is not Rooney must play. He needs to be on his top form, though, and play just off of the other forward.

Forward:

Bobby Zamora (Queens Park Rangers) Many people will disagree with me on this one, but Zamora can hold the ball up for other forwards who will play just off him, then lay them off. This will create a lot more chances for England, and will be a good change in tactics.

Subs/reserves

Goalkeepers:
Robert Green (West Ham)
Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers)

Defenders:
Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)
Micah Richards (Manchester City)
Leighton Baines (Everton)
Joleon Lescott (Manchester City)

Midfielders:
Paul Scholes (Manchester United)
Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea)
Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Frank Lampard (Chelsea)

Forwards:
Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur)
Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)