Re: England down and almost out of Euro 2008
aliR
but football is a team sport and not an individual, while at times stars can carry a team, its not always possible.
and dont forget, mr mclaren decided to sit him out until he realized the team was better off with beckham due to losses the team faced while becks was away.
he is not the same player he was a few years ago by any means and that is why he is in MSL and not in a european team, but at his best he was an amazing player.
the shame is that a player who is nolonger atthe top of his game was needed to be brought back to help a team that has dug itself into a hole.
with the type of players mclaren had at his disposal he nbiether used them properly nor brought the right ones in at the right times. as long as some players will feel entitled to a place.. there will be an issue.
the only move that mclaren made that surprised me was heskey because heskay has always disappointed me, but he delivered this time around.
as far as beckham goes at this point in his craeer he is looking for future income and he does care for fame, mediaand money.. every footballer has tried to take their fame as an athelete to open other doors for them , whether its vinnie jones acting or endorsements by a ton of others.