What is all the fuss about Wayne Bridge?!

I just don't get it? Okay he has had a shocking time in his personal life, but it feels like the media are trying to make him feel better about everything by stating that it is leaving England's World Cup plans in ruin. Bridge always has, and always will be, a very average player - a solid one but still very average. Looking at the current state of play I am delighted that he has come out and confirmed he does not want to be part of party down in Bafokeng. That gives chance for Capello to look at players who can offer a bit more in that position.

It is a given that Ashley Cole is the best Left Back in England - he is in with a great shout of being the best in the World - and he rightly has the #3 shirt. However, given his ankle injury it will now be really interesting to see who Capello picks for next weeks match against Egypt and to go as Cole's understudy in the Summer (assuming Ashley makes the plane).

If I had to pick the team today I would look no further than Everton's Leighton Baines. He has been tremendous all season and seems to be getting better and better. He has pace and a great left peg giving England great delivery for the new Les Ferdinand (Wayne Rooney's new found heading ability) and an option for free-kicks on the right of the penalty box, and given it is a World Cup, he can also take a good penalty. However, what I like most about him is his defensive qualities and I can't remember any game this season when he has been seriously caught out by anyone. I would have him start next week.

However, I also think that Stephen Warnock will get a chance. Capello has had a couple of looks at him and think it is between these two and unfortunately Lescott. 

I hope Baines gets 90 minutes at Wembley to show his potential and then maybe the media can leave Wayne Bridge alone and start worrying about Glen Johnson again and talking about Baines as the perfect option to replace Ashley Cole - and of England's new Number 10, Bobby Zamora.

We shall see on Wednesday.

 

 

 

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