Lambert in England squad

[sant andreu]

Lets not take that away but he is 31 on this note why Crouch doesn't get picked I will never know. 22 in 44 odd games for England

Agree on P Crouch! And before people say anything about most of those goals being against crap teams, there is a very interesting and well done analysis to prove the contrary
http://www.ongoalsscored.com/2011/08/07/the-peter-crouch-myth/

 

[SouthamptonGuy]

I think Roy has finally lost his marbles

Englands top goal scorer in the Premier League last year.

 

[PWA]

It's only Scotland - who cares who plays? Most of us won't even bother watching, surely?

You'll be watching Simster, so will everybody else.

 

[terryberry1]

Dont see a problem with it at all. Decent player who will score goals at any level

 

[Commander]

like most people on here then

Indeed. Apart from me obviously

 

[seagulls4ever]

Rooney is quality.

Welbeck (2 goals last season) on the other hand...

I'd have Sturridge in the squad. I don't know whether he is injured or just not included.

 

[cowburn86]

Agree on P Crouch! And before people say anything about most of those goals being against crap teams, there is a very interesting and well done analysis to prove the contrary
http://www.ongoalsscored.com/2011/08/07/the-peter-crouch-myth/

That's a quality piece of statistical analysis - great research.

 

[Icy Gull]

Perfect is Roy wants to go long. I don't know too much about Lambert but what I've seen of him reminds me of a good old fashioned British forward.

 

[Neecha]

Englands top goal scorer in the Premier League last year.

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A commendable 15 goals & this is great but we need to start bedding in more youth
even Wickham for eg

 

[keaton]

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A commendable 15 goals & this is great but we need to start bedding in more youth
even Wickham for eg

Wickham should be in the England squad? and you think Hodgson's lost his marbles?

 

[Acker79]

I think Crouch gets unfair criticism for his england performances, but he hasn't played for England since 2010 and he didn't have top form for stoke last season.

 

[Stat Brother]

It'll be nice when Ricky Lambert is humiliating the rest of the footballing world, next summer.

3 consecutive summers of British sporting greatness, I can't wait!.

 

[SouthamptonGuy]

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A commendable 15 goals & this is great but we need to start bedding in more youth
even Wickham for eg

You want to not select England's best striker last season (judging by goals and assists only) in place of 'bedding in more youth'? Really?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

That's a quality piece of statistical analysis - great research.

It's very flawed if you ask me. Even in the subsequent comments the author admits some of his assumptions are crude and subjective. Subjectivity in statistical analysis is a big no no; you generally do everything you can to remove bias.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Why not?

Instead of picking the same players that fail why not change it up?

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Lambert's alright.

That he gets picked, however, is a reflection on the general lack of top class striking talent around. He probably won't let anyone down. Probably wont ever play again after this match either.

 

[Tooting Gull]

Lambert being picked by Hodgson reminds me very much of Steve Bull's selection for England #showsage

Still, if you're looking for omens, the Tipton Terror scored against the Jocks on his debut.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

I think Roy has finally lost his marbles

Good thread

 

[Pavilionaire]

Lambert being picked by Hodgson reminds me very much of Steve Bull's selection for England #showsage

Still, if you're looking for omens, the Tipton Terror scored against the Jocks on his debut.

Wisdom.

 

[piersa]

I am very happy for Lambert. Very good player who has grafted for where he is. Hope he goes to the WC if we qualify.