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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
I think there is a real possibility an Upson/Dawson partnership at CB happens tomoro unless Ledley is match fit (he has been jogging the last few days)
after the "Cape town coup" by JT seems to have failed, and he "named names"
followed by 1 of those names (Lampard) basically denying everything JT had to say, and Capello saying that Terry made "a big mistake", could be interesting
Game isn't going to come down to the CB's tomoro anyway (they need goals) so it shouldn't really matter but it wouldn't be England if this kinda stuff wasn't happening
Some of the media are saying Defoe is likely to start with Rooney as well, so most likely no Joe Cole again
I think Capello is staying away from the 4-4-1-1 with Gerrard behind Rooney and Cole on the left just because of his ego (because everyone has been calling for it the last few months)
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I'd be very surprised if Terry doesn't start. It could happen because Capello is super P.O.ed at him but bottom line, Capello is a winner. Terry is the best choice available to him due to injuries/suspensions.
After saying that, and slightly contradicting myself, the Joe Cole fiasco probably means that he doesn't get selected to start again. I, and many others, feel he would be the best choice for England but Capello obviously does not. Like others I would prefer to see Lampard on the bench with Gerrard moving inside but it likely will not happen.
I'm hoping that Defoe plays as I have a feeling that he will score if he does so. He's a quality player that deserves more respect imo. Hopefully we see a much better Wayne Rooney too.
My best guess is that England play relatively poorly again but eke out a 1-0 or 2-1 win to move on. It's the England way, let's face it.