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Originally Posted by NBC
Not sure that I agree with Lennon's fitness being of paramount importance to England's WC ambitions. He is by no means - fit or not - assured of a spot in Capello's squad. Right now he's easily behind Milner and Beckham and possibly Wright-Phillips in the pecking order. Plus if given the choice of playing on the left or right, Gerrard easily chooses the right.
Defensive concerns are the biggest issues that Capello faces. The health and fitness of Cole, Ferdinand and Johnson is more important to the success of the squad than Lennon, who will be hard-pressed to feature at all if the squad is healthy.
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It was all ready said but in no way is Lennon behind Milner and Becks
He has been by far the best winger in the PL this year and Capello wants speed on that right side. Its why he started Walcott in the friendly last week against Egypt because he is the most 'like for like' player with Lennon. Although Walcott is nowhere near Lennon in talent.
Lennon being hard-pressed to feature in the squad is healthy is comical, he has started every game for England that he has been healthy for the past year.
He is first choice RM, Gerrard doesn't choose his position, Capello does and everytime he has Gerrard has been LM or CM