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GK - Ben Foster
Defence - Rafael, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra.
Midfield - Park, Hargreaves, Anderson, Ronaldo.
Forwards - Rooney/Tevez, Berbatov.
Subs - Giggs, Scoles, Brown, VDS, Tevez/Rooney, Carrick, Tosic.
Ben Foster is a great keeper and will do very well when VDS finally hangs up
his gloves.
Rafael may be a bit young but he has the pace and ability to equal Evra on
the right side. I feel this is where we lack some depth, and Rafael can fill
that void. Neville is great, has tons of experience but lacks pace and skill in
this fast paced league we are now in. He still has a place, but not on the wing
like he used to be. He will be like Giggs and Scoles great subs when experience
is needed.
Ferdinand and Vidic in the centre is an unbeatable duo. The best in the
world. And with Evra to complete the four we have a solid defence with
attacking power when needed.
The midfield is a difficult one, as we have so many excellent players to
fill the gaps. But for my main four, Park and Ronaldo on the wings, these two
are great for their pace and skill. They are interchangeable and can switch
when they have to. And with the full backs to support them they can dominate
the wings.
In the centre a fit Owen Hargreaves, one of the best all round midfielders
in the world. And Anderson, who if he can play to his full potential can be a
great player, he is strong, determined, powerful and has skill (being Brazilian
helps). With these tow power houses holding the centre the midfield is ours.
Berbatov has yet to find his form, but when he does he will be such a
threat in the box. He is a natural 18-yard predator.
Rooney or Tevez? That is the real question, similar styles, both
passionate, both determined, both strong, who can separate them? We all saw last season that can work together, even with similar styles of play.
The Subs - (Oh...wish we could have the baby-faced assassin again). But the bench is filled with experience and youth. Giggs, Scholes and VDS when experience is needed to calm the troops and show them how the old school do it.
Brown, to beef up the defence when needed, a good all round defender who can play centre and full back positions (Hurry up and heal!!!).
Carrick to help the midfield out. (Carrick and Hargreaves in the centre for England...watch out Stevie and Frankie).
Rooney or Tevez depending which one is left out (leave that to the manager to decide).
And Tosic, if we can beef him up to handle the english league, whoa! With his pace and skill I'm sure he could mix it up when we need fresh ideas on the pitch (look at Macheda). Let him lose!
Remember its called the PREMIER LEAGUE for a reason...because that is exactly what it is, it is the best league in the world...a premium league where the countries football teams wish they were in and not their "La Liga" or "Serie A".
This team when playing to their FULL potential....UNBEATABLE!!! Watch out world...here we come again!!!