WCC has put together what it considers to be the strongest Premier League line-up, from nations who will feature at World Cup 2010. We’d have liked to have been imaginative and selected players from outside the ‘big four’ clubs but it wasn’t possible!
We’re quite happy with the midfield and attack, but Arsenal’s Andrei Arshavin is a notable absentee as a result of Russia’s play-off defeat against Slovenia. Wayne Rooney only has a place on the bench, with Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres forming what ought to be a formidable pairing in attack. A midfield diamond should bring out the best in Michael Essien, Frank Lampard and Cesc Fabregas, who all operate in front of Javier Mascherano.
The defence is perhaps open to some tweaking. Serbia’s Nemanja Vidic had his limitations exposed by Fernando Torres when Liverpool beat Man Utd 4-1 last season. However, he secures a place in this side ahead of Ricardo Carvalho and William Gallas. Patrice Evra pips Ashley Cole to the left-back slot, whilst Jose Bosingwa is selected ahead of Bacary Sagna.
The Czech Republic haven’t made the finals, so goalkeeper Petr Cech is out of the running. Pepe Reina takes the keeper’s jersey, with USA and Everton stopper Tim Howard on the bench.
Can’t really argue with that team.
I’d definitely want squad places for Toure, Van Persie, Kuyt, Anelka, Tevez, Gerrard and Diaby
Mascherano? Come off it!