It’s basic pub debate territory. Which members of England’s so-called ‘golden era’ would make the present Three Lions crew who’re vying for Euro 2024 glory?
Simply look again now on the early-2000s England sides full of Premier League legends. It nonetheless beggars imagine that they may not get previous the quarter-finals of a significant event.
Gareth Southgate’s present classic might lack a number of the star high quality of Sven-Goran Eriksson’s aspect. Nonetheless, a World Cup semi-final and back-to-back European Championship remaining appearances to their title, the present boss has loved much more success.
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However what would a mixed 2004 and 2024 England XI appear like? That’s the precise query we put to former West Ham and Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp , as we requested him for his both/or alternatives in every place.
So, who did he go for? Nicely, maybe unsurprisingly, Redknapp, who final managed on these shores in 2015, leaned extra on gamers he managed towards, because the 2004 ‘golden era’ dominated his crew.
David James received the nod over Jordan Pickford in aim, whereas only one 2024 defender made his again line with Kyle Walker most popular over Gary Neville…
Redknapp’s hardest alternative got here in midfield, as he had to decide on between his nephew Frank Lampard or Actual Madrid star Jude Bellingham.
“Oh my god,” he agonised with us. “That may be a robust one isn’t it? I like Frank, He was superb, wasn’t he? Yeah, I believe Frank when he was in his prime. Jude Bellingham goes to be a improbable famous person, however I’d take Frank.”
This present of household loyalty meant it was an all-noughties midfield, with Lampard becoming a member of Paul Scholes , Steven Gerrard and David Beckham – a quartet that would by no means fairly click on again within the day.
Redknapp additionally confronted a troublesome name between Michael Owen and Harry Kane up entrance.
“Powerful one, two nice gamers,” he mulled. “I’ll go Harry Kane,” earlier than including Wayne Rooney as his remaining part, that means it was a nine-to-two majority for the 2004 aspect.
Harry Redknapp’s mixed 2004 and 2024 England XI in full
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