Ledley King

[sam86]

...has just booked his place to South Africa, and Michael Dawson will no doubt be going with him .

(I'm sure some people will say he was always going to go, but not for me)

3rd game in a row, played the full 90 minutes and looked as solid, if not more so, than the games prior to it.

If he keeps this up, I wouldn't rule him out being in the starting 11, given the trouble we're having with central defenders (i.e. they've all been a bit crap for their clubs this season).

Well done Mr King

 

[SirDouglasLoft]

Well done Mr King

Thankyou.

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Capello would be a mug to take him - let's hope he takes Dawson

 

[BensGrandad]

On Sky Tony Gale has just said that Capello should build the defence around King Ledley.

In his words the best English central defender in the Premiership by a mile.

 

[RSBLUEANDWHITEARMY]

Capello would be a mug to take him - let's hope he takes Dawson

Capello would be a mug? what for taking England's best defender
Yes well done mate

 

[Gwylan]

On Sky Tony Gale has just said that Capello should build the defence around King Ledley.

In his words the best English central defender in the Premiership by a mile.

He has been for ages though. He's far better than Terry or Ferdinand - his only problem has been fitness.

 

[sir danny cullip]

Agree with Gwylan. I would take Dawson and King.

 

[Skaville]

His fitness is quite a massive problem though isn't it. It's a bit like saying that crocodiles make fantastic pets for small children, the only problem being their temprament and that they can be a bit bitey.

 

[sam86]

Capello would be a mug to take him - let's hope he takes Dawson

 

[BensGrandad]

He has been for ages though. He's far better than Terry or Ferdinand - his only problem has been fitness.

I have been telling Ben that all season, perhaps he will now believe me.

 

[Blackadder]

If fit, he HAS to be on the plane, along with Dawson AND Crouch. (Not forgetting Defoe)

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

Not at all.


He's a crock who wouldn't be able to play in all the games if we made it through to the final. Plus, he wouldn't be able to train, which given that he hasn't been in a Capello team so far, is something that would be needed before he's up to playing as a World Cup central defender in a new defence.

Is he better than Ferdinand? No. And bare in mind Rio's back isn't exactly the most reliable - do we need two unreliable central defenders? Not if we're going to win the world cup, we need consistency.

Plus, other than experience, what makes King so much better than Dawson, who has had an unbelievable season?

 

[brunts09]

if we were talking about a player like rooney there would be no question that we would take him, even with the knowledge that he could not play in every match, the same should apply to king, who in my opinion is by far the best english player in his position in the prem.

 

[BensGrandad]

Is he better than Ferdinand? No.


Plus, other than experience, what makes King so much better than Dawson, who has had an unbelievable season?

On current form yes he is and has played more games this season than Ferdinand.

Capello should take both of them.

 

[driller]

If fit, he HAS to be on the plane, along with Dawson AND Crouch. (Not forgetting Defoe)

and lennon

 

[Gwylan]

To propose a totally mad idea, is it possible that Capello won't take Terry?

There's often a strange selection or omission and there's a certain logic to it. Firstly, Terry has had a poor run of form, has given away a few silly goals and has got some disciplinary issues. Second, we're suddenly well catered for when it comes to centre backs: Ferdinand, King, Dawson, Upson, Jagielka - even Campbell (and Brown as back-up, sorry Stat Brother). Thirdly, if Cashley is not fit, dropping JT would bring Bridge back as an option.

I'm not saying it's likely to happen but I don't think it's as totally mad an idea as it would have been three months ago.

 

[Lethargic]

It's a shame King could have been the best defender in England if not wider but you cannot ignore the injury problems. For the World Cup unfortunately he's a luxury we can't afford he won't go.

 

[Blackadder]

and lennon

Blimey, I forgot about Lennon. Yep!

 

[luke17]

Capello would be a mug to take him - let's hope he takes Dawson

I wouldnt use the word mug but i also think Dawson is better than King, there both outstanding and both deserve to go to the world cup after the season they have had.

 

[Blackadder]

To propose a totally mad idea, is it possible that Capello won't take Terry?

I hear what you are saying but I doubt it.