International Challenge

[Scotty Walds]

On instinct, I would go by the date the squad is selected.

[Adamw]

Interesting question, seeing as the next season league tables aren't shown yet, use the Championhsip players who are going up as opposed to the Premier League who aren't.

[apchivers]

Cheers guys. That's what i thought it was but just wanted to check

[apchivers]

Kazakhstan vs ENGLAND (WCQ)

Line Up (4-4-2):

Loach (Watford)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Ridgewell (Birmingham), Naylor (Celtic)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Elliott (Bristol City), Jones (Wolves), Driver (Hearts)

Lita (Reading), Phillips (Birmingham)

Subs:

Derbyshire (Olympiakos) for Lita 57'

Henderson (Sheff Utd) for Phillips 84'

Full time: Kazakhstan 0-2 ENGLAND Naylor (14), Jones (pen 27)

http://s5.tinypic.com/2v2k45u.jpg

ENGLAND vs Andorra (WCQ)

Line Up (4-4-2):

Loach (Watford)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Ridgewell (Birmingham), Naylor (Celtic)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Elliott (Bristol City), Jones (Wolves), Driver (Hearts)

Derbyshire (Olympiakos), Phillips (Birmingham)

Subs:

Surman (Southampton), Eagles (Burnley) for Beckham, Jones

Full time: ENGLAND 4-0 Andorra Beckham (17, 27), Derbyshire (24), Phillips (78)

http://s5.tinypic.com/ok1lqu.jpg

This leaves me 2nd in the group with 16 points, 2 points behind Croatia, but Croatia have a game in hand away at Belarus. Ukraine are on 9 points, with a game in hand, and Belarus are on 8 points with two games in hand.

5 win in competitive matches + world ranking of 27th = Total of 30 points

[brettney1980]

Quick update on how the English divisions ended up,

Premiership Winners: Chelsea.

Rest of Champ. league: Arsenal, Man Utd + Spurs.

Europa cup: Aston Villa, Liverpool

FA Cup: Arsenal.

League cup: Man Utd.

Community shield: Portsmouth.

Relegated: Bolton, Wigan + Hull. (Doesn't bring me too many extra options).

Championship Winners: Swansea, Promoted: Ipswich and playoff's Wolves.

Relegated: Plymouth, Watford and Charlton.

League 1 Winners: Carlisle. Promoted: Scunthorpe and Playoff's Leeds.

Relegated: Swindon, Cheltenham, Stockport + Hereford.

League 2: Bradford. Promoted:Gillingham + Port Vale and playoff's Morecambe.

Relegated: Macclesfield + Luton.

JP Trophy: Huddersfield.

Europe;

Champions League: Arsenal.

UEFA Cup: Valencia.

Super cup: Man Utd.

The survival from relegation of West Ham was a little dissapointing for me and Wolves going up add's to that. My FIFA ranking is a new record low for England previously 27th (under Terry Venables i believe) we are now 31st which gives us another 5 points.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/FIFA09.jpg?t=1237032935

Win vs Andorra - 5 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan - 5 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Total points: 16

[brettney1980]

Kazakhstan vs England (WCQ).

0 - 2 Derbyshire 30' Stead 67'

Lineup: Paul Smith,

Richard Stearman, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell, Ryan Bertrand,

David Beckham, James Harper, Lee Bowyer, Chris Eagles,

Matt Derbyshire, Jon Stead,

Subs:

Michael Knightly for Beckham 45'

Darren Huckerby for Bowyer 71'

Andrew Surman for Eagles 90'

England vs Andorra (WCQ).

5 - 0 Ebanks-Blake 13' Driver 38' Surman 57'

Beckham (Pen) 89' Derbyshire 90'

Lineup: Paul Smith,

Alan Tate, Liam Ridgewell, Roger Johnson, David Murphy,

David Beckham, Darren Pratley, Andrew Surman, Andrew Driver,

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Jon Stead,

Subs:

Matt Derbyshire for Stead 45'

Peter Ramage for Ridgewell 71'

Leon Britton for Pratley 80'

Win vs Kazakhstan:http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/Englandwin4.jpg?t=1237070229

Win vs Andorra:http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin5.jpg?t=1237070260

I decided to hand out a few caps to players who will soon be ineligible to me (promoted to premiership).

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Total points: 26

[brettney1980]

England vs Australia (Friendly).

2 - 0 Tudgay 36' Cahill 76'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wigan)

Bradley Orr (Bristol C), Gary Cahill (Bolton), Liam Ridgewell (Brum.) Jlloyd Samuel (Bolton)

David Beckham (LA Galaxy) Fabrice Muamba (Bolton) Adam Lallana (Soton) Lee Cook (QPR)

Cameron Jerome (Cov) Marcus Tudgay (Sheff Wed)

Subs:

Elliott Ward, James Harper + Michael Chopra for Ridgewell, Muamba + Jerome 45'

Liam Rosenior + Sone Aluko for Samuel + Cook 71'

James Coppinger for Lallana 80'

England vs Croatia (WCQ).

2 - 1 Lita 55' 86'

Lineup: Stuart Taylor (Doncaster)

Bradley Orr (Bristol C), Gary Cahill (Bolton), Liam Ridgewell (Brum.) Jlloyd Samuel (Bolton)

David Beckham (LA Galaxy) Fabrice Muamba (Bolton) Adam Lallana (Soton) Lee Cook (QPR)

Kevin Phillips (Sheff Utd), Marcus Tudgay (Sheff Wed)

Subs:

Leroy Lita for Phillips 45'

Sone Aluko for Cook 63'

Liam Rosenior for Orr 81'

vs Australia: http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin7.jpg?t=1237077883

vs Croatia: http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin6.jpg?t=1237077949

All in all an excellent squad get together the group table now looks like this: http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/wc2010qual.jpg?t=1237078116 so with 2 games left it's looking like we have a good chance to not only qualify but too win the group.

I did get a little bad news Elliott Ward got injured in a training session and i tried to call up Sol Campbell has a replacement (recently signed for Carlisle) but he didn't want to play 2nd fiddle and refused i wont be giving him a 2nd chance.

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Total points: 32

[apchivers]

ENGLAND vs Croatia (WCQ)

Note: West Brom, Bolton and Fulham got relegated in 08/09 season and Birmingham, Reading and Cardiff got promoted. Marvin Elliot and Andrew Driver moved to Newcastle and Hull respectively. Alan Smith and Zat Knight moved to Bolton and Southampton.

Line Up (4-4-2):

Carson (West Brom)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Knight (Southampton), Naylor (Celtic)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Greening (West Brom), Muamba (Bolton), Koncheskey (Fulham)

Johnson (Fulham), Smith (Bolton)

Subs:

Moore (West Brom) on for Smith 62'

Davies (Bolton) on for Johnson 74'

Full time: ENGLAND 0-0 Croatia

Ukraine vs ENGLAND (WCQ)

Line Up (4-4-2):

Carson (West Brom)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Knight (Southampton), Naylor (Celtic)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Greening (West Brom), Muamba (Bolton), Koncheskey (Fulham)

Johnson (Fulham), Smith (Bolton)

Subs:

Davies (Bolton), Eagles (Burnley) on for Beckham, Naylor 65'

Full time: Ukraine 0-0 ENGLAND

This means that if I can avoid defeat at home to Belarus I shall qualify for the playoffs.

ENGLAND vs Belarus (WCQ)

Line Up (4-5-1):

Carson (West Brom)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Knight (Southampton), Naylor (Celtic)

Davies (Bolton), Beckham (LA Galaxy), Greening (West Brom), Muamba (Bolton), Eagles (Burnley)

Johnson (Fulham)

Subs: Lallana (Southampton) for Beckham 67'

Full time: ENGLAND 2-0 Belarus Davies (17), Eagles (51) http://s5.tinypic.com/5pezp1.jpg

Here is the final league table. http://s5.tinypic.com/35d15ph.jpg

I have been drawn against Slovakia in the playoffs which is pretty lucky considering Germany, Portugal and Holland are all in playoffs. In fact, Holland and Germany have been drawn together.

2x Wins vs Kazakhstan = 10 points

2x Wins vs Andorra = 10 points

1x Win vs Ukraine = 5 points

1x Win vs Belarus = 5 points

World Ranking (27th) May 09 = 5 points

Total Points = 35

[Goals53]

Don't Derbyshire play in the premiership?

[apchivers]

Don't Derbyshire play in the premiership?

He is on loan at Olympiakos in the first season so is eligible for the challenge (at least in the first season)

[Goals53]

oh i forgot about that lol my mistake. Sorry!!

[Upupup II]

I'm going to give this a go. Something else to do other than the experiement

[Upupup II]

The Non-Premier League England Challenge

Squad:

The Dead Certs

GK Richard Wright- Age 30 Caps 2

Played for: Arsenal, Ipswich and West Ham

After losing his status as "the next Seaman" during a disasterous sepll at Arsenal, Wright has re-establised himself at former club Ipswich. Undoubtly the first choice keeper.

Defenders

Liam Ridgewell-Age 23 caps 0

Played For: Aston Villa and Birmingham

Ridgewell has had premier experience first at Villa, and then as captain of Midlands rivals Birmingham. One of the players who stayed put after relegation, Ridgewell could slot straight into a premiership side

Midfielders

David Beckham- Caps 102 Goals 17

Played For: Man United, Real Madrid, Milan and Los Angeles

Becks now looks likely to not only take the captaincy back, but to pass Sir Bobby moore's outfield record. One of the few players who is "gifted".

England Squad V Croatia:

GKs: Richard Wright, Nicky Weaver and Paul Smith

Defenders: David Murphy, Richard Stearman, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell,(VC) Matt Killgallon, Elliot Ward and Lee Naylor

Midfielders: David Beckham (C), Andrew Driver, Scott Sinclair (On Loan), Michael Kightly, Marvin Elliot, Fabien Delph, Luke Varney, James Harper and Brian Howard

Strikers: Gary McSheffrey, Kevin Phillips, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Matt Derbyshire (On Loan) 

20th August 2008

Wembley

England 1-1 Croatia

(Beckham 58), Plasil (78)

England: (5-4-1) Wright, Stearman. Wright (Sub Surman), Ridgewell, R.Johnson, Kilgallon, Beckham ©, Elliot (Sub Bowyer), Sinclair (Sub Driver), Harper, Ebanks-Blake (Sub Derbyshire)

Post-Match Notes: A good performance in a game we expectd to lose. Beckham has established himself as the key man and manage to force the ball home. to give us the lead. However, we dosed off, and backed off Plasil, who caught the ball sweetly from 30 yards. Still, we can take positives out of the game.

England Squad V Andorra and Croatia

GKs: Richard Wright, Nicky Weaver and Paul Smith

Defenders: David Murphy, Richard Stearman, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell,(VC) Matt Killgallon, Ben Tozer and Lee Naylor

Midfielders: David Beckham (C), Andrew Driver, Scott Sinclair (On Loan), Michael Kightly, Marvin Elliot, Fabien Delph, James Harper and Brian Howard

Strikers: Gary McSheffrey, Kevin Phillips, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Febain Brendy and Matt Derbyshire (On Loan)

6th September 2008

Barcelona

Andorra 0-3 England

(Beckham 4), Howard (9), Brendy (38)

England (4-4-2) R.Wright, Stearman, D.Wright, Ridgewell, R.Johnson, Beckham © (Sub Sincalir 28), Howard (MoM), Harper, Driver (Sub McSheffrey 68), Brendy, Derbyshire

Post-Match Notes: A great match for us, started by one of David's trademark free-kicks. He went off with a knock, and we're hoping he'll be okay for Wednesday. Brian Howard and Fabien Brendy deserve special mention. Winning their first caps, they weren't overwelmed by the occasion and managed to bag a goal each. This game has given the lads a lot of confidence, with such an important game coming up on Wednesday against Croatia.

5 POINTS

9th September 2008

Croatia

Croatia 2-0 England

Srna (40), Petric (50)

England (5-4-1) R.Wright, Stearman, D.Wright, Ridgewell, R.Johnson, Kilgallon, Beckham ©, Howard, Harper, Driver, Brendy (Sub McSheffery 58)

Post-Match Notes: We played well today, and it was silly mistakes that cost us. Firstly, David Murphy allowed Dario Srna to get round the back of him, and then Matt Kilgallon took the ball off Richard Wright's toes and gave it straight to Petric. earlier, Andy Driver went one-on-one with the keeper and hit the post, I can't help but think that if that one had gone in, things could of been different. Matt came down with food poisoning , so Fab had to lead the line on his own. He did a good job, but didn't get the support he needed. Next up is Kazakhstan, a gme we must win.

[Upupup II]

England Squad V Kazakhstan and Belarus

GKs: Richard Wright, Nicky Weaver and Joe Lewis

Defenders: David Murphy, Richard Stearman, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell(VC),Jack Cork (On Loan), Ben Tozer and Lee Naylor

Midfielders: David Beckham (C), Andrew Driver, Scott Sinclair (On Loan), Michael Kightly, Marvin Elliot, Fabien Delph, James Harper and Brian Howard

Strikers: Gary McSheffrey,Aaron Mclean, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Febain Brendy and Matt Derbyshire (On Loan)

11th October 2008

Wembley

England 6-0 Kazakhstan

Ebanks-Blake (27,60), Derbyshire (44,90+3), Driver (48), Beckham (55)

England(4-4-2)- R.Wright, Stearman, D.Wright, Johnson, Ridgewell, Beckham ©, Driver (sub 62 Sinclair, Beckham ©, Howard (Sub 62 Elliot), Harper, Ebanks-Blake, Derbyshire

Post-Match Notes: It was a magnificent day for all of us, our biggest win yet. Everything clicked into place perfectly, and we got our reward. We decided to give Ebanks-Balke his chance after impressing in the Championship for Wolves, and he did not dissapoint. He joins a host of players queing up for the striker slot, which is always good to see. I still believe that qualifictaion is reachable, but our last competitive match of 2008, against Belarus, will be an important one.

Man of The Match: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake

15th October 2008

Dinamo Stadium

Belarus 1-1 England

Kutuzov (24), Driver (84)

England 4-4-2: R.Wright, Stearman, D.Wright, Johnson, Ridgewell, Beckham ©, Driver, Harper, Bowyer (Sub Coppinger 70), Ebanks-Blake (sub Sinclair 78), Derbyshire

Post-Match Notes: This game was a dissapointment, although it did move us up to second in the table. The first goal was a dissapointment, Roger Johnson just lost his man and he went on to pick the ball up and score. We pushed, but didn't look like scoring until the 84th minute when Andy smashed the ball home to earn us a vital point. It's over for this season, but a friendly against Germany next month will allow me to give some fringe players a chance

England Squad V Germany
GKs: Richard Wright, Paul Smith and Joe Lewis

Defenders: David Murphy, Richard Stearman, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell(VC),Jack Cork (On Loan), Ben Tozer and Lee Naylor

Midfielders: Chris Eagles, Andrew Driver, Scott Sinclair (On Loan), Michael Kightly, Marvin Elliot, Fabien Delph and Brian Howard

Strikers: Gary McSheffrey,Victor Moses, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Febain Brendy and Matt Derbyshire (On Loan)

Wednesday 19th November 2008

Olimpiastadion

Germany 1-1 England

lange (55), Coppinger (81)

England (5-4-1) R.Wright, Stearman, Surman (Sub D.Wright 45), Ridgewell, Tozer, M.Taylor (Sub Johnson 45), Kightly (Sub Moses 45), Elliot (Sub Coppinger 45), Delph (Sub Cork 45), Driver, Derbshire (Sub Sincalir 45)

Post-Match Notes: I was happy with this result, particularly since Beckham and Harper were both out. Our second string showed good resilliance after holding off numerous German attacks, and then showed they could turn it up when Coppinger got his debut goal for England.

Man Of The Match: Martin Taylor

[Upupup II]

Squad V Spain

GKs: Richard Wright, Scott Loach and Nicky weaver

Defenders: Chris Cohen, Jack Hobbs (On Loan), Richard Stearman, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell(VC),Jack Cork (On Loan), and Lee Naylor

Midfielders: David Beckham (C), Andrew Driver, Scott Sinclair (On Loan), Michael Kightly, Marvin Elliot, Fabien Delph and Brian Howard

Strikers: Victor Moses, Jon Stead, Craig Mackail-Smith, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, and Matt Derbyshire (On Loan)

Analysis: Chris Cohen, Scott Loach, Craig Mackial-Smith and Jack Hobbs all won first call-ups as Engalnd were forced to ring changes. Beckham would have to sit out due to suspension, and January had saw Ben Tozer move to Newcastle and Fabien Brendy go back to United. Full-back David Murphy, an integral part of the team, picked up an injury along with team-mate McSheffrey.

11th February 2009

Sevilla

Spain 3-1 England

Torres (25&60), Fabregas (42), M.Taylor (45+1)

England (5-4-1) R.Wright(Loach 45), Stearman, Surman (Cohen 45), M.Taylor, Ridgewell, Hobbs (Johnson 45), Kightly (Sincair 45), Driver, Harper, Howard (Elliot 45), Derbyshire (Stead 45)

Post-Match Analysis: We were totally outclassed by a far better Spanish, it's got to be said. The defence failed to deal with Torres' pace meanwhile none of our strikers posed any threat. Credit to both keepers for making some vital stops. We must re-group for a vital Ukraine game on April's fools day.

England Man Of The Match: Martin Taylor-Was solid again and managed to bag a goal in the process.

England Squad V Ukraine

GKs: Richard Wright, Scott Loach and Nicky weaver

Defenders: Dvaid Murphy, Jack Hobbs (On Loan), Richard Stearman, Richard Hines, Liam Ridgewell(VC),Jack Cork (On Loan), and Lee Naylor

Midfielders: David Beckham (C), Andrew Driver, Scott Sinclair (On Loan), Michael Kightly, Marvin Elliot, Fabien Delph and Brian Howard

Strikers: Victor Moses, Leroy Lita, Craig Mackail-Smith, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, and Matt Derbyshire (On Loan) 

Analysis: Johnson and Stead are out for the season, so Hines and Henderson come in to replace them. David Murphy regains his place from Cohen

4th April 209

Wembley

England 2-1 Ukraine

Ebanks-Blake (31), Howard Pen (40), Shevchenko (81)

England: 4-4-2 diamond Loach, Stearman, D.Murphy, Taylor, Ridgewell ©, Harper, Driver, Kightly, Howard, Ebanks-Blake, Derbyshire (Mackail-Smith 71)

Post-Match Notes :What an important win! It means that Ukraine are now three points behind us, albeit with a game in hand. We dominated the game and I felt our lead was deserved. Sylvan was back in the goals again and Howard showed he had nerves of steel by comfortably slotting the ball home. Shevchenko made the last 10 minutes nervy ones, but I felt that today we showed just how good we can be. By Kazakhstan, we will know who will be leaving us and who will be joining us!

End Of season Report:

Star Men- David Murphy- The full-back was rock solid, constantly working hard and often helping out the attack on the overlap. A great player

David Beckham- We step up a level when David plays. he is at the forefront of everything, and has been brillaint in his old role. Magnficent.

Brian Howard- No-one would of expected this man to of been a key man come the end of theseason, but football is a funny game, and Howard has proved many wrong. He injects energy and creativity into the side as well as having a wicked right foot that could burst the net. Under-rated

My Impressions-No longer are Engalnd a great footballing side. We have to work hard for every goal, and nothing ever seems pretty. But we work hard and have a solid defence, making us difficult to break down. It's important that we bring the flash teams "down to our level".

South Africa 2010 Qualification

Cezch Republic-Drew 1-1

Andorra-Won 3-0

Croatia-Lost 2-0

Kazakhstan Won 6-0

Belarus Drew 1-1

Germany Drew 1-1

Spain Lost 3-1

Ukraine won 2-1

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg244/Frot_2008/?action=view&current=England08.jpg

[brettney1980]

Ukraine vs England (WCQ).

4 - 0

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Liam Rosenior (Read), Gary Cahill (Bolt), Liam Ridgewell (Brum), Jloyd Samuel (Bolt),

David Beckham (LA), James Harper (Read), Adam Lallana (Soton), Lee Cook (QPR),

Leroy Lita (Dundee Utd), Marcus Tudgay (Sheff Wed),

Subs:

Peter Ramage for Ridgewell 45'

Paul Connelly for Samuel 63'

Nathan Delfouneso for Tudgay 78'

England vs Belarus.

Chopra 73' 1 - 0

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Liam Rosenior (Read), Gary Cahill (Bolt), Liam Ridgewell (Brum), Jloyd Samuel (Bolt),

David Beckham (LA), James Harper (Read), Fabien Delph (Leeds), Sone Aluko (Aberdeen),

Leroy Lita (Dundee Utd), Nathan Delfouneso (Bolt),

Subs:

Michael Chopra for Lita 45'

Paul Connelly for Samuel 71'

James Coppinger for Aluko 84'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin8.jpg?t=1237165923

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Total points: 37

The hammering by the Ukraine left us with only an extremely slim chance of coming 2nd needing Kazakhstan to get at least a drawagainst Croatia . . . it of course didn't happen and the former mighty England will miss the 2010 World Cup! Will the English FA sack there manager!? Only time will tell ...

[apchivers]

Slovakia vs ENGLAND (WCQ Playoff)

Line Up (4-4-2):

Carson (West Brom)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Knight (Southampton), Naylor (Celtic)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Greening (West Brom), Muamba (Bolton), Koncheskey (Fulham)

Johnson (Fulham), Henderson (Sheff Utd)

Subs:

Smith (Bolton), Moore (West Brom) on for Greening, Johnson 71'

Lallana (Southampton) on for Henderson 84'

Full time: Slovakia 0-0 ENGLAND

ENGLAND vs Slovakia (WCQ Playoff Second Leg)

Line Up (4-4-2):

Carson (West Brom)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Knight (Southampton), Naylor (Celtic)

Eagles (Burnley), Greening (West Brom), Muamba (Bolton), Konchesky (Fulham)

Smith (Bolton), Ebanks-Blake (Wolves)

Subs:

Surman (Southampton), Kightly (Wolves) for Greening, Konchesky 64'

Henderson (Sheff Utd) for Smith 84'

Full time: ENGLAND 2-1 Slovakia Ebanks-Blake (14), Smith (19) http://s5.tinypic.com/68eouo.jpg

So England have qualified for the World Cup http://s5.tinypic.com/5l2fkh.jpg

Points

2x Wins vs Kazakhstan = 10 points

2x Wins vs Andorra = 10 points

1x Win vs Ukraine = 5 points

1x Win vs Belarus = 5 points

1x Win vs Slovakia = 5 points

World Ranking (27th) May 09 = 5 points

Qualification for World Cup = 10 points

Total points = 50 points

[brettney1980]

Well done on the qualification apchivers .. what FIFA Ranking you up to now?

[apchivers]

cheers brettney. am now ranked 18th (December 09 ranking)

edit: world cup groups have been drawn and England are in a group with Spain, Ivory Coast and USA so hope can progress through that.

[brettney1980]

Would you believe i'm actually ranked 17th now and i missed out on qualification! Not too bad a group can hope for second with good results and a bit of luck against Ivory Coast and the US

[brettney1980]

Hungary vs England (Friendly).

2 - 3 Garner (Pen) 20' Beckham 41' Ward 49'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Paul Connelly (Derby), Gary Cahill (Bolt), Peter Ramage (QPR), Jloyd Samuel (Bolt),

David Beckham (LA), Fabrice Muamba (Bolton), Fabien Delph (Leeds), Sone Aluko (Aberdeen)

Leroy Lita (Dundee Utd), Joe Garner (Forest),

Subs:

Ian Evatt, Elliott Ward + Nathan Delfounuso for Cahill, Ramage + Garner 45'

James Coppinger for Delph 66'

Kyle Naughton for Samuel 70'

Marvin Elliott for Muamba 80'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin9.jpg?t=1237244887

I've got another friendly set for 5th June 2010 at Home vs Palestine.

Our Euro Qualifying group has been announced it involves Turkey, Romania, Montenegro, Ireland, Wales and Azerbaijan.

[apchivers]

Congratulations on Hungary win brettney, looks like you got yourself a reasonably tough Euro Group, but good luck.

My European Qualifying group is - ENGLAND, Faroe Islands, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Wales.

Ivory Coast vs ENGLAND (Friendly)

Only 5 players in the squad were not given the "45 minutes" instruction by their club manager, so these players had to start as you are only allowed 6 subs per match. Also Alan Smith and Michael Kightly got signed by Hull in the January transfer window so are now ineligible for this challenge.

Line Up (4-4-2):

Wright (Ipswich)

Orr (Bristol City), Butler (Huddersfield), Kilgallon (Sheff Utd), Koncheskey (Fulham)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Lallana (Southampton), Muamba (Bolton), Cook (QPR)

Ebanks-Blake(Wolves), Moore (West Brom)

Subs:

Ramage (QPR), Greening (West Brom), McCombe (Bristol City), Lee Johnson (Bristol City), Henderson (Sheff Utd), Eagles (Burnely) for Orr, Butler, Beckham, Muamba, Cook, Ebanks-Blake

Full time: Ivory Coast 1-1 ENGLAND Moore (pen 72)

Ivory Coast dominated the game, but biggest threat was from long shots. One of these long shots eventually ended up in the back of the net to get a deserved late equaliser.

[brettney1980]

June 5th 2010.

England vs Palestine.

3 - 0

Coppinger 39'

West (Pen) 82' Muamba 90+1'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Paul Connelly (Derby), Gary Cahill (Bolt), Elliott Ward (Wig), Lee Naylor (Celtic)

David Beckham (LA), James Harper (Read), James Coppinger (Don), Lee Cook (QPR),

Leroy Lita (Dundee Utd), Joe Garner (Forest),

Subs:

Fabrice Muamba, Liam Ridgewell + Billy Sharp for Harper, Cahill + Garner 45'

Kyle Naughton + Austin West for Naylor + Lita 69'

Sone Aluko for Cook 83'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin10.jpg?t=1237249234

Fifa rankings: http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/rankings.jpg?t=1237249548

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Total points: 49

[brettney1980]

Quick update on state of the league.

Premiership Winners: Arsenal.

Rest of Champ. league: Chelsea, Man Utd + Liverpool.

Europa cup: Spurs, Man City, West Brom.

FA Cup: Chelsea.

League cup: Spurs.

Community shield: Chelsea.

Relegated: Sunderland, Newcastle + Ipswich.

Championship Winners: Hull, second: Bolton Playoff's: Reading.

So losing James Harper, Liam Rosenior, Austin West, Nathan Delfouneso, Gary Cahill and Fabrice Muamba.

Gaining Jon Stead, Titus Bramble, Richard Wright, Kevin Nolan, Ryan Taylor, Steve Harper, Joey Barton, Andy Carroll, Shola Ameobi, Anton Ferdinand, Jimmy Bullard, Greg Halford and Grant Leadbiter, hopefully not too many of them are sold to Premiership clubs

[apchivers]

2009/2010 Summary

Premiership: Chelsea

FA Cup: Arsenal

League Cup: Man Utd

Champions League: Valencia

European Cup: Newcastle

Relegated: Reading, Birmingham, Cardiff

Promoted: West Brom, Sheff Wed, Southampton

This means i lose Carson, Greening, Surman, Lallana, Knight, Hinds and Wood.

But i gain Harper, Driver, Pennant, Jerome, Chopra, Johnson and Wittingham.

World Ranking is now 22nd (May 2010) http://s5.tinypic.com/vq2yhl.jpg

Points

2x Wins vs Kazakhstan = 10 points

2x Wins vs Andorra = 10 points

1x Win vs Ukraine = 5 points

1x Win vs Belarus = 5 points

1x Win vs Slovakia = 5 points

World Ranking (27th) May 09 = 5 points

World Ranking (22nd) May 2010 = 10 points

Qualification for World Cup = 10 points

Total points = 60 points

[DB1]

Nice idea this. Surprised no one has gone for Robbie Fowler. He might not have the legs but he's always had the eye for goal. Always get him in my games, Good back up with expereince

[apchivers]

Italy vs ENGLAND (Friendly)

Line Up (4-4-2):

Wright (Ipswich)

Ramage (QPR), Butler (Huddersfield), Kilgallon (Sheff Utd), Naylor (Celtic)

Beckham (LA Galaxy), Jones (Wolves), Muamba (Bolton), Konchesky(Fulham)

Davies (Bolton), Johnson (Fulham)

Subs:

Ebanks-Blake (Wolves), Eagles (Burnley) on for Jones, Johnson 45'

Loach (Watford), Orr (Bristol City), Cook (QPR) on for Wright, Kilgallon, Konchesky

Full time: Italy 4-2 ENGLAND Davies (76, 90+1)

Decided to only take two goalkeepers to the World Cup but now wish i took three. Wright injured for 2 weeks, but medical staff think it's worth keeping him in squad so cannot call up replacement

[dipdees123]

What about Colin Kazim Richards? Is he not English?

[apchivers]

What about Colin Kazim Richards? Is he not English?

He was born in England yeah, but hasn't he already been capped by Turkey?

[brettney1980]

5th September 2010.

Romania vs England.

53' 84' 2 - 1 Bradley Wright-Phillips 76'

Kevin Nolan Sent Off 74'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wigan).

Bradley Orr (Bristol C), Liam Ridgewell (Brum), Anton Ferdinand (Sund), Lee Naylor (Celt),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Bristol C), Kevin Nolan (Newc), Sone Aluko (Aberdeen),

Billy Sharp (Sheff U), Robbie Blake (Burn),

Subs:

B. Wright-Phillips for Sharp 45'

Andrew Surman for Naylor 70'

Kieran Lee for Blake 74'

[brettney1980]

9th October 2010.

England vs Azerbaijan.

Chopra 23' 5 - 2 65' 71'

Beckham 35'

Sharp 46' 86' 90' Sent off: Naylor 63'

Lineup: Steve Harper (New).

Bradley Orr (Bristol C), Liam Ridgewell (Brum), Anton Ferdinand (Sun), Lee Naylor (Celt),

David Beckham (LA), Lee Cattermole (C,Pal), Andrew Surman (Soton), Sone Aluko (Aberd),

Michael Chopra (Card), Bradley Wright-Phillips (C.Pal),

Subs:

Billy Sharp for Wright-Phillips 45'

Richard Eckersley for Chopra 72'

Brian Howard for Cattermole 85'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin11.jpg?t=1237502007

13th October 2010.

Montenegro vs England.

29' 1 - 2 Chopra 45+5' Garner 83'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Bradley Orr (Brist.C), Liam Ridgewell (Brum), Anton Ferdinand (Sun), Richard Eckersley (Wat),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Brist.C), Andrew Surman (Soton), Lee Cook (QPR),

Michael Chopra (Card), Billy Sharp (Sheff U),

Subs:

Joe Garner for Sharp 45'

Tommy Spurr for Eckersley 71'

Nathan Dyer for Cook 80'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin12.jpg?t=1237502522

[brettney1980]

17th November 2010.

England vs Turkey.

0 - 1

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Bradley Orr (Brist.C), Titus Bramble (Ipswich), Elliott Ward (Wig), Ryan Taylor (New),

David Beckham (LA), Kevin Nolan (New), Adam Lallana (Soton), Lee Cook (QPR),

Jon Stead (Ipswich), Billy Sharp (Sheff U),

Subs:

Lee Cattermole for Nolan 45'

Brian Howard for Cook 70'

Raymond Getachew for Lallana 86'

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijan - 5 points.
Win vs Montenegro - 5 points.
Total points: 59

[brettney1980]

26th March 2011.

Wales vs England.

4 - 1 Nolan 1'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Bradley Orr (Brist.C), Titus Bramble (Ips), Anton Ferdinand (Sund),, Lee Naylor (Celtic),

David Beckham (LA), Kevin Nolan (New), Adam Lallana (Soton), Sone Aluko (Aberdeen),

Jon Stead (Ipswich), Billy Sharp (Sheff U),

Subs:

David McGoldrick for Sharp 45'

Lee Cattermole for Lallana 68'

Jack Cork for Orr 83'

30th March 2011.

England vs Ireland.

Elliott 43' 2 - 1

Bramble 53'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Bradley Orr (Bris.C), Titus Bramble (Ips), Anton Ferdinand (Sund), Jordan Stewart (Derb),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Bris.C), Kevin Nolan (New), Sone Aluko (Aberdeen),

Jon Stead (Ipswich), Leroy Lita (Bris.C),

Subs:

Bradley Wright-Phillips for Beckham 45'

Raymond Getachew for Stead 71'

Gavin Hoyte for Orr 81'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin13.jpg?t=1237846645

Dropped to 28th in FIFA World Rankings: http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/rankings2014.jpg?t=1237846789

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijan - 5 points.
Win vs Montenegro - 5 points.
Win vs Ireland - 5 Points.
10/11 Fifa Ranking 28 - 5 Points.
Total points: 69

[brettney1980]

4th June 2011.

England vs Romania.

0 - 0

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wig),

Ryan Taylor (New), Titus Bramble (Ips), Anton Ferdinand (Sund), Jordan Stewart (Derby),

David Beckham (LA), Kevin Nolan (New), Marvin Elliott (Bris.C), Sone Aluko (Aberdeen),

Jon Stead (Ipswich), Leroy Lita (Bris.C),

Subs:

Mark Beevers for Bramble 33'

Michael Chopra for Stead 45'

Dean Whitehead for Elliott 77'

8th June 2011.

Fiji vs England (Friendly).

0 - 3 Stead 5' Ridgewell 18' Elliott 27'

Lineup: Lee Camp (Derb),

Gavin Hoyte (AA Gent), Liam Ridgewell (Birm), Jack Cork (Genk), Jordan Stewart (Derb),

Bradley Wright-Phillips (Palace), Dean Whitehead (Sun), Marvin Elliott (Bris.C), Andy Hammill (New),

Jon Stead (Ipswich), Joe Garner (Forest),

Subs:

Richard Wright for Camp 45'

Adam Lallana for Elliott 45'

James Coppinger for Wright-Phillips 45'

Michael Chopra for Garner 45'

Joe Mattock for Stewart 74'

Mark Beevers for Cork 74'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin14.jpg?t=1237854159

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijan - 5 points.
Win vs Montenegro - 5 points.
Win vs Ireland - 5 Points.
10/11 Fifa Ranking 28 - 5 Points.
Win vs Fiji - 1 point.
Total points: 70

[brettney1980]

2010/11 Season!

Premiership Winners: Man Utd.

Rest of Champ. league: Arsenal, Chelsea + Liverpool.

Europa cup: Blackburn, Portsmouth + Everton.

FA Cup: Liverpool.

League cup: Blackburn.

Community shield: Chelsea.

Relegated: Wolves, Stoke + Reading.

Championship Winners: Newcastle, second: Sunderland Playoff's: Barnsley.

[brettney1980]

10th August 2011.

Azerbaijan vs England. (ECQ).

Huseynov 0 - 2 Murphy 82' Elliott 87'

Sent Off 25'

Lineup: Ben Foster (Villerreal),

Liam Rosenior (1860 Munich), Titus Bramble (Ips), Roger Johnson (Ips), David Murphy (Stoke),

Chris Eagles (Leeds), Marvin Elliott (Brist.C), Ben Watson (Wolves), Tom Cleverley (Birm),

Jon Stead (Ips), Billy Sharp (Sheff U),

Subs:

Bradley Wright-Phillips (Palace) for Cleverley 45'

Chris Hogg (Hibs) for Johnson 59'

Leroy Lita (Brist.C) for Stead 80'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/Englandwin15.jpg?t=1237886990

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijanx2 - 10 points.
Win vs Montenegro - 5 points.
Win vs Ireland - 5 Points.
10/11 Fifa Ranking 28 - 5 Points.
Win vs Fiji - 1 point.
Total points: 75

[brettney1980]

3rd September 2011.

England vs Montenegro.

5 - 3

Heskey 6' 90+4' Tudgay 76' O.G 86'

Lineup: Ben Foster (Villerreal),

Liam Rosenior (1860 Muni), Titus Bramble (Ips), Elliott Ward (Wig), David Murphy (Stoke),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Brist.C), Michael Johnson (Dort), Chris Eagles (Leeds),

Michael Chopra (Cardiff), Emile Heskey (Stoke),

Subs:

Marcus Tudgay (Sheff W) for Chopra 45'

Kevin Wilson (Forest) for Rosenior 71'

Chris Hogg (Hibs) for Bramble 80'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin16.jpg?t=1237938052

7th September 2011.

Turkey vs England.

0 - 2 Beckham (Pen) 16' Tudgay 87'

Lineup: Ben Foster (Villerreal),

Liam Rosenior (1860 Muni), Titus Bramble (Ips), Elliott Ward (Wig), David Murphy (Stoke),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Brist.C), Michael Johnson (Dort), Chris Eagles (Leeds),

Marcus Tudgay (Sheff W), Emile Heskey (Stoke),

Subs:

Kevin Wilson (Forest) for Rosenior 67'

Ben Watson (Wolves) for Elliott 73'

Joe Mattock (Birm) for Beckham 81'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin17.jpg?t=1237939066

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijanx2 - 10 points.
Win vs Montenegrox2 - 10 points.
Win vs Ireland - 5 Points.
10/11 Fifa Ranking 28 - 5 Points.
Win vs Fiji - 1 point.
Win vs Turkey 5 points.
Total points: 85

Table with 2 games to go:

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/euro2012eng.jpg?t=1237939200

David Beckham now has 125 Caps equaling Peter Shilton's record!

[brettney1980]

8th October 2011.

England vs Wales.

Eagles 90+2 1 - 0

Lineup: Ben Foster (Villerreal),

Kevin Wilson (Forest), Chris Hogg (Hibs), Elliott Ward (Wig), Tommy Spurr (Ipswich),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Brist.C), Michael Johnson (Dort), Davis Murphy (Sto),

Marcus Tudgay (Sheff W), Emile Heskey (Stoke),

Subs:

Titus Bramble, Liam Rosenior and Chris Eagles for Chris Hogg, David Murphy and Chris Hogg 61'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin18.jpg?t=1238071580

Well that win combined with Romania's 3 - 1 victory over Ireland see's us through to Euro 2012 ... thanks Chris Eagles.

12th October 2011.

Ireland vs England.

3 - 1 Heskey 19'

Lineup: Chris Kirkland (Wigan),

Liam Rosenior (1860 Mu), Kevin Wilson (Fores), Andrew Davies (Rea), Davis Murphy (Sto),

David Beckham (LA), Marvin Elliott (Brist.C), James Harper (Rea), Chris Eagles (Leeds),

Marcus Tudgay (Sheff W), Emile Heskey (Stoke),

Subs:

Joe Mattock (Birm) for Murphy 45'

Billy Sharp (Sheff U) for Tudgay 66'

Titus Bramble (Ips) for Wilson 79'

Final Table:

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/final2012eng.jpg?t=1238071926

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijanx2 - 10 points.
Win vs Montenegrox2 - 10 points.
Win vs Ireland - 5 Points.
10/11 Fifa Ranking 28 - 5 Points.
Win vs Fiji - 1 point.
Win vs Turkey 5 points.
Win vs Wales - 5 points.
Qualify for Euro 2012 - 10 points.
Total points: 100

[brettney1980]

England vs Mayotte (Friendly).

2 - 1

Blackstock 18'

Gardner 60'

Lineup: Joe Lewis (peterborough).

Liam Rosenior (1860 Mun), Titus Bramble (Ips), Roger Johnson (Ips), Joe Mattock (Birm),

David Beckham (LA), Michael Johnson (Dort), Ben Watson (Wolvs), Nathan Dyer (Soton),

Marcus Tudgay (Sheff W), Dexter Blckstock (QPR),

Subs:

Lee Camp, Jamie McCombe + Craig Gardner for Lewis, Bramble + Watson 45'

Chris Eagles for Dyer 62'

Billy Sharp for Tudgay 75'

Fabien Delph for Beckham 84'

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/englandwin19.jpg?t=1238713345

Win vs Andorra x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Kazakhstan x2 - 10 points.
Win vs Spain - 1 point.
08/09 FIFA Ranking 27 - 5 Points.
Friendly Win vs Australia - 1 point.
Win vs Croatia - 5 Points.
Win vs Belarus - 5 Points.
Win vs Hungary - 1 point.
09/10 FIFA Ranking 17 - 10 points.
Win vs Palestine - 1 point.
Win vs Azerbaijanx2 - 10 points.
Win vs Montenegrox2 - 10 points.
Win vs Ireland - 5 Points.
10/11 Fifa Ranking 28 - 5 Points.
Win vs Fiji - 1 point.
Win vs Turkey 5 points.
Win vs Wales - 5 points.
Qualify for Euro 2012 - 10 points.
Win vs Mayotte - 1 point.
Total points: 101

Squad for European Championships 2012.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/brettney1980/squad4euros.jpg?t=1238714202