The March International Break

OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
edited March 2022 in Men's Internationals
Six Hammers on international duty; Rice, Lanzini, Soucek, Masuaku, Areola and Vlasic. Selfishly hoping the first three don't get a lot of minutes, although it'd be nice to see Lanzini turn out for Argentina after his injury and form issues over recent seasons.

Oh, and here's Rice arriving at England HQ with his West Ham bag:


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  • stevesteve
    Did Antonio go to Playfor Jamaica
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    No, he wasn't called up. Not sure whether it was his decision or the Jamaican manager's, but either way it benefits us.
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Hopefully this international break will work in reverse us and we get back to the form before the last break.
  • alderzalderz
    I think Antonio only joined up with Jamaica to try to get to the World Cup but they aren’t going to qualify, so there’s sort of no point now.

    Ben Johnson was also called up for England U21s
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    How rubbish is Daniel James?
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Italy out. Second World cup on the trot they haven't qualified. Hahaha
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Our Czech contingent going out too.
  • stevesteve
    Feel bad about our Czech guys would have been nice to see them at the world cup
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    The only silver lining to the Czech Republic going out is our players will get an additional well earned break at the end of this year.
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Football's not coming Rome.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    At least last time they got knocked out by Sweden who went on to have a good World Cup until they ran into England

    This time they've been knocked out by (Northern) Macedonia who have never qualified!!!
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    Oh no he is only bringing Rice on.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    What could possibly go wrong...
  • HamstewHamstew
    I'm hearing Rice might captain the England team tonight
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    I'm only now sensing there was even a question that Rice might be the next England captain once Kane has retired.

    As far as I'm concerned he is nailed on to take over. He's a born leader and has been so since he was 20 or 21.

    And I bet learning from Noble has been a huge part of that.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    **PEDANTIC ALERT!**

    'He's a born leader and has been so since he was 20 or 21'

    Make your mind up. 😄
  • alderzalderz
    IronHerb said:

    **PEDANTIC ALERT!**

    'He's a born leader and has been so since he was 20 or 21'

    Make your mind up. 😄

    He’s so wise he’s been 20 since he was born
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    IronHerb said:

    **PEDANTIC ALERT!**

    'He's a born leader and has been so since he was 20 or 21'

    Make your mind up. 😄

    Fine. 20 and a half.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes said:

    IronHerb said:

    **PEDANTIC ALERT!**

    'He's a born leader and has been so since he was 20 or 21'

    Make your mind up. 😄

    Fine. 20 and a half.
    So not born a leader then?
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    IronHerb said:

    Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes said:

    IronHerb said:

    **PEDANTIC ALERT!**

    'He's a born leader and has been so since he was 20 or 21'

    Make your mind up. 😄

    Fine. 20 and a half.
    So not born a leader then?
    Yes. No. I dunno. I'm tired.
  • ScotHammerScotHammer
    Hamstew said:

    I'm hearing Rice might captain the England team tonight

    I know it’s a big deal for Rice, but I’d rather he didn’t play at all tonight, and keep him fresh and uninjured for the rest of the season. West Ham bias! ⚒

  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    Surely he shouldn't need wait for Kane to retire. Kane isn't even Captain of his club, and doesn't seem to have the attributes you look for in a Captain.

    Rice has been coached in leadership by two brilliant Captains, I believe is good friends with and sees John Terry as his inspiration, I know we don't like him on here but he was a great Captain on the pitch for Chelsea, and our own Mark Noble, who is a role model for any player. Rice should Captain England now in my view.

    It is a unique role and can make a difference. I remember many remarking how much we owed Lucas Neil for the great escape from relegation as he came in and led.

    As for Kane's Captain at Spurs (Loris) don't get me started on appointing a Captain who is stuck in his own penalty area!
  • ScotHammerScotHammer
    Rice, captain, Bowen and A.N. Other summer signing. Three West Ham players in team - England can’t possibly fail at World Cup!!
    Hopefully the players will understand this and stay in the summer. ⚒
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    ScotHammer said:

    A.N. Other summer signing

    Can you see the flaw in your argument? 🤔🤔🤔😂🤣😂
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Rice starts, but Sterling is captain.

    I could just about get on board with Rice playing if he was captain. Would almost make it worth his while.

    But basically this is just another opportunity for him to get injured in a pointless friendly.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    Honestly don't see how he makes Sterling captain ahead of Rice, stupid decision imo.
  • HamstewHamstew
    Yeah is weird.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Big club bias.

    Really is that simple, IMO.
  • alderzalderz
    It’s nothing to do with his club, IMO. Sterling is the most capped player under Southgate, is the most capped player in the squad, and has been captain before. He’d have also gone to Maguire before Rice, I reckon.

    Also, I’m happy Rice is playing. The more caps he has the better.
  • HamstewHamstew
    I agree that it's good that he plays but I can't agree that Sterling or Maguire are more captain material than Rice. Perhaps that's just West Ham bias though.
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