Supposin we could get one player on loan....

**Stuttgart88** · 27/06/2007, 2:45 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Actually Englands 2nd choice left back

If you could wish for a player, surely you'd wish for someone's first choice in that position

**osarusan** · 27/06/2007, 2:55 PM

hristo stoichkov

**Ordinary Fan** · 27/06/2007, 3:34 PM

michael essien , Kaka, messi.

In that order

**lionelhutz** · 27/06/2007, 3:48 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

he doesnt tackle, he lunges.

lampard, lionel are you gone cenial already?

I was jokin bout the tackling part but not bout paul scholes. He's a class act and how there wasnt a bigger fuss made when he retired internationally shows how uneducated the majority of the english are

**Bungle** · 27/06/2007, 8:02 PM

To be honest, Gattuso would be class. I think he'd give Ireland the space to run things. Plus he'd lay into any of the Irish lads who were getting above their station.

If given a choice though I'd plump for Steven Gerard over Gattuso. He's a truly outstanding player in every way. He's also a great leader which is what we really need. Pity his granny didn't buy him a world cup 90 shirt!!

Creatively, Kaka and Messi are the two best players in the world, but I think we need a Gerard type player more.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 27/06/2007, 9:26 PM

Pirlo.

**fergalr** · 27/06/2007, 9:31 PM

Michael Essien - The African Roy Keane.

**bellavistaman** · 28/06/2007, 9:12 AM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Actually Englands 2nd choice left back

Press were sayin Shorey's ahead of him now, either way i'd never pick a no.2 for any spot if i could pick one player in the world!

**Bluebeard** · 28/06/2007, 3:00 PM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

Press were sayin Shorey's ahead of him now, either way i'd never pick a no.2 for any spot if i could pick one player in the world!

Ossie Ardiles wore number 2 for Argentina in one world cup, and I'd certainly pick him circa 1978-82!

**Closed Account** · 28/06/2007, 4:37 PM

Pft.... Ossie wore the No.1 jersey!,
The No. 2 jersey was worn by Hector Baley who had a less than distinguished career.

**Qwerty** · 28/06/2007, 10:34 PM

Maradona. The other 10 can just watch him play like his teammates did during Mexico '86, that should suit JOS in particular.

**Casei11** · 29/06/2007, 3:36 PM

kaka

**inexile** · 29/06/2007, 4:33 PM

pat purcell

**MojoPin** · 30/06/2007, 8:50 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Paul Scholes - for his tackling alone

ha ha are u serious probably the worst midfield tackler ever. the man just cannot tackle

**HolylandsMan** · 01/07/2007, 12:09 AM

Probably Kaka or Tevez. Maybe we need a Gattuso more though.

**Bluebeard** · 02/07/2007, 9:35 AM

Schwartzenegger would have the muscle in midfield and has a bit of experience now as a leader. I'm sure that he could organise a goal trading deal with the likes of Germany who have more than they need. The biggest problem would be to pass the drugs test.

Stallone would be handy back up to Shay Given - he's good on penalties.

**The Legend** · 02/07/2007, 5:29 PM

Bring back Eddie the Eagle McGoldrick... this thread is pointless.

**red rovers** · 02/07/2007, 5:38 PM

has to be kaka

**livehead1** · 02/07/2007, 6:54 PM

Keith Foy

**endabob1** · 03/07/2007, 11:44 AM

Quandry, do you go for a
Gatusso, Essien, Fabergas, Gerrard etc.. someone to run the midfield
or
Cannavaro, Terry, Nesta, Matterazzi etc.. to marshall the back 4
or
Ronaldiniho, Messi, Kaka even Rooney etc.. for the occasional glimpses of brilliance to make you drool.

Personally I'd bring Roy out of retirement