England Manager Roy HodgsonThe Euro 2012 is just a mere fourteen days away so let’s take a look inside at some of the teams in this mega competition. Shall we start with England?
The Trouble with England
Spanking brand new England manger Roy Hodgson has years of experience. He was appointed on the first of May 2012 and had just officially assumed his role a few days ago. (14th May 2012) He was responsible for guiding the Finland national team to 33rd place in the FIFA rankings- the highest ever at any point during the team’s history. He’s managed well over sixteen teams around the globe and has now led the English team to a one nil victory against Norway in a Euro 2012 scheduled friendly match in Oslo Saturday with Ashley Young scoring the decider.
Hodgson earlier dismissed the notion that he might follow in the footsteps of Sir Alf Ramsey who had infamously lost his first match as the head honcho of the England team- he reportedly said that his focus was on winning the matches in the Euro 2012. He although, expressed concern over England’s upcoming opening match with France. Not a morale boosting statement but there you go.
As part of his new regime, Hodgson is intent on creating a whole new generation of England players.
When John Ruddy withdrew from the England squad after he broke a finger, he was replaced by teenage sensation goal keeper 19-year-old Jack Butland from Birmingham City. Butland, who has had a stupendous season has seen big premier league names making bids for him.
No doubt, England’s had a rough start. John Terry’s dismissal as Captain based on allegations of racist remarks against Anton Ferdinand from Queens Park Rangers sent a blow to the England team. Steven Gerrard was left picking up the honors as new England Captain. However, some good news for England as 31 year old John Terry is appointed Player-Manager having resolved issues with the big wig executives over at the F.A and will be joining the team in Poland and Ukraine.
Although little can be said for Wayne Rooney who picked up a red card against Montenegro in the group stages and is now faced with a two-match suspension . As it is, he’ll be a no show in the matches with France and Sweden in the Euro 2012 Schedule.
Hodgson’s got his job cut out for him.