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my honest opinion is that england has the same problem as spain. too much trying to keep people happy and not enough trying to win.

there is more than enough talent available for the manager to pull a squad from, but they continue down the path of pulling the most talented/popular player in each position, throwing them together on the field and expecting it to work out. sometimes the best individuals don't make the best team. complimentary players are needed. for example, gerrard and lampard don't belong in the same midfield, they cover the same ground. i really think england would do much better if they ditched a few of the old stand by's in favor of some unknowns, even looking at the championship if necessary.

but that is just my opinion.

The US national team has pathetic leadership as well. they refuse to look outside of the normal development channels for players. There is absolutely no reason for Jay Demerit (Watford defender) to be riding the pine when guys like Onyewu continue to suck.