England European Champion Squad Named!
“As you all know, I am here to announce the squad of players that will represent our great nation in the upcoming European Championships. While picking the preliminary squad of 30 was relatively easy cutting seven players was very hard. Not only in terms of deciding who is and is not going to be in my squad but informing the seven that they would not be participating was a difficult experience. However every player I spoke to was very professional and understood and took it in good grace.”
“The following players have not made the cut, Phil Jagielka, Ryan Bertrand, James Milner, Saido Berahino, Jonjo Shelvey, Steven Caulker and Jack Butland commiserations to them all however this means I am delighted to announce the England squad for the upcoming Euro’s:
Joe Hart, Fraser Foster Ben Foster, John Stones, Nathaniel Clyne, Callum Chambers, Gary Cahill, Leighton Baines, Luke Shaw, Phil Jones, Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin, Jack Wilshere, Jack Grealish, James Ward-Prowse, Ross Barkley, Adam Lallana, Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Danny Welbeck, Theo Walcott and Daniel Sturridge congratulations to them all. Thankyou
“I’m here with the England Manager, England Fan who has been in charge of the England National Football team for two years and has just announced his final selection for the Euro’s 2016, Thanks for talking to us Mr. Fan”
“My Pleasure”
“So then, let’s start with your squad selection is rather young isn’t it are you not worried that some of these lads are a bit inexperienced? Not only that some of them have only played a few games for you during your qualifiers”
“I picked the team based on ability and form, yes the squad is a young one but we do have some experienced players in there who will be able to help and give guidance such as Baines, Rooney, Cahill Foster and Hart. And Jack Grealish and Callum Chambers haven’t played that many games under my regime they have had great seasons both averaging above 7.2 over the season and did play well for me when I picked them”
“Ok, so you’ve picked your squad how are the lads are they excited nervous? How are you going to approach the non-playing time during the tournament are there families coming with them?”
“They are all really excited at the prospect of playing and representing England in terms of the set up at camp after much deliberation we have allowed their families to come with them. It’s a long time to be away from their families especially the ones with newly borns however they are not staying at the same hotel they will be close by and will be allowed to spend certain time there and certain time with the lads bonding and improving team cohesion”
“Do you think we can win the Euro’s?”
“We always go into any competition with the goal of winning the tournament otherwise what’s the point? We’re not favourites I think I saw our odds at 10-1 but I think we have a very good team and I’m happy with our preparation so yes I think we have a chance of winning”
“Does the fact the Euro’s are being held in France an advantage to us? Obviously we are not home but it is close and the conditions will be more similar to what they are used to especially compared to Brazil”
“Absolutely, while your right obviously it’s the biggest advantage for France however the time zone change and temperatures aren’t too far off so it helps us settle a lot easier”
“Do you have a preferred starting Line up in mind?”
“We will analyse performance, opposition and fitness when picking the line up’s but yes gun to my head I would say Hart, Baines Cahill Chambers Clyne, Ward-prowse Henderson, Sterling Rooney Chamberlain Sturridge”
“Let’s talk about your reign In charge over the last two years after taking over Hodgson you topped you group in European championship qualifiers pretty well not to mention implementing fast free-flowing football in the fans elected choice of the formation 4-2-3-1, Do you have any particular highlights”
“We’ll the fans elected me and gave me some direction a special shout out MashedPotato and Znik who have been vocal throughout the process. Going unbeaten throughout the tournament obviously was a great plus In score line beating San Marino 6-0 was our best result, however obviously they are not a particularly strong team given their population and resources. I think our best performance and overall result would be the 4-0 win against Switzerland with Daniel getting his hat trick which was great to see and beating Uruguay in a friendly 3-0 was good also!”
"What Does the future hold for you? Will you step down after the tournament Do you want to lead England in the 2018 World Cup, Could you see yourself managing a club team?"
"Let's see how we do in the Euro's then I will have a think along with the Fans and the F.A how to proceed"
“That’s all we have time for thank you Mr. Fan”
“You’re welcome”
