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    James Milner New England Man

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    Post by Brian2468 Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:05 pm

    Seen enough to rave a little about him. Play Milner as a DM CM he is a real blood england character player not seen around in ages. Faster than Lampard and covers more area and passes well, opens up for every player in the side. Cool under pressure in defense. He can take Hargreaves role, may not be as experienced but will not let the side down. England needs a real engine this is the man. Capello will have way more options having such an adaptable player in the middle someone that learns quickly what the coach requires. Other midfielders and wingers can score the goals. England needs that minder player we got use to calling a defensive midfielder they became specialized because of the lack of true center midfielders that can really do the lot. In past years Gerrard, Lampard, Scholes, were more effective in a forward role never strong in front of the defense Milner out works these players always looking for the ball never looking for glory or goals but with his energy driving the side forward.....Real football winner now will Capello see this or anyone else. cheers
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    Post by Dualist Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:11 pm

    I don't think Milner can play DM. Petrov does that for Villa. He could never play the Hargreaves role.

    As far as his position is concerned, will have to be in the wings or as attacking midfielder.

    But what could he offer than say Joe Cole? Little genius has more to him than Milner IMO. Better first touch, control, passing, vision, finishing and overall reading of the game. Experience, big match experience. MOTM against likes of United, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, etc. Combines well with Lampard too. Razz

    England's best attacking player in 2006 world cup if you recollect.
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    Post by Fade out Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:36 pm

    Dualist wrote:MOTM against likes of United, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, etc.

    Do not forget his performance against Valencia. Easily one of my favorite English footballers (mind you there aren't many)..
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    Post by Dualist Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:50 pm

    Sorry my mistake. Those who don't get the magnitude of that performance.

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    Post by Fade out Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:56 pm

    Great Stuff. Kas goes on about some outside the boot passes that makes me go "overrated". This one doesn't. Brilliant player. Ale
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    Post by Dualist Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:06 pm

    What about his close control? Absolutely brilliant.

    Even before Gourcuff, there was Joe Cole. Not just Toulouse or PSG, but against Man United defence.