Worst England Side

ijjysmith · April 28, 2016

Whistlin' Dixie said:
Did for about 10 years, didn't it?

Yes.

ijjysmith · April 28, 2016

carolinablue232 said:
Gotchya. I remember Rooney once saying (prior to the 2010 WC) that he really enjoyed playing with Heskey, but I could never figure out why. Defoe was 10x the striker at that moment in time. Luckily when we played yous, Capello started Heskey and subbed on Crouch instead. Lolz.

I think as a quicker forward playing with Heskey would be OK. He was ok at holding it up sort of thing. Not much else thought the fat lummux.

When he was young at Leicester he was immense though weirdly. But slowed badly the older he got.

Whistlin' Dixie · April 28, 2016

Steve Hodge

Danny Mills

Dharma · April 28, 2016

ToffeeDoug said:
Sol Campbell is a mad shout, great player he was.

Geoff Thomas, he wasn't though.

B17BLG · April 28, 2016

Is it bad I read the title and just thought.....Everton

cpfc1905 · April 28, 2016

Frazier Campbell

Black Belt Jones · April 29, 2016

carolinablue232 said:
What did everyone think of Emile Heskey? I always thought he was total crap, but he had over 60 England caps. Wasn't ever sure how considering he appeared to be the English Altidore.

He's the sort of player who should make an all time worst England eleven. There's been many many players who were nowhere near international standard, got a couple of caps and a nice day out, something to tell the grandkids, no problem. The real dross responsible for England misery are the average players who somehow cement themselves into a shirt and become a fixture of the side - Gerrard and John Barnes being great examples. Both great players for the RS, if I'm honest, but sustained [Poor language removed]-house mediocrity for England.

raithrovers94 · April 30, 2016

If your wanting a bad England team filled with Brits put the Scotland team in

Alan Whittle · April 30, 2016

Dharma said:

I love how his whole career is based on this moment.

Steve0 · May 1, 2016

Heskey played on the left against someone (Argentina I think) and did alright. This bestowed upon him a fake value of versatility which contributed to his continued selection. He's also a big lad and we're still somewhat preoccupied with physicality. Though that can't really explain Capello and Sven's love. In short, long after the mystery of the universe's origin has been resolved the enigma of heskeys career will live on.