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Have to disagree there Lettie - I honestly dont reckon Beckham has played well in any tournament Apart from the one free-kick v. Colombia in WC 1998, the splitting-pass to Owen v. Argentina in WC 1998 and one cross to Shearer v. Portugal in Euro 2000, he has been fairly average in these events. However, he has delivered more often than not in qualifying matches, the most notable being v. Germany, v. Greece, v. Turkey (despite missed penalty!). I wouldn't mind seeing Shaun Wright-Phillips on the right, he is more of a 'proper' winger and actually takes defenders on. Beckham could be tried in the middle, although I'd go for Lampard and Gerrard there anytime.

That's exactly my point Darby - there aren't any proven English managers. Steve Bruce is good and maybe one for the future, Alan Curbishley has done really well but he isn't International Class - I see Bryan Robson has just been sacked from Bradford City (again!). The FA wont have Venables back and he's been out of the game too long anyway, Bobby Robson will finish his managerial career at Newcastle. The only one I'd want is Bobby Robson and that ain't gonna happen.....so saying the solution is to get an Englishman in charge is blinkered nonsense.