my 16
come next week, the final squads for the world cup would be announced.
you know, barring injuries, you would expect a core of 16 players: the starting 11 and 5 subs who can come on and change things tactically during the game. the rest of the players won't get much playing time unless qualification has been assured and the coach decides to play the second team for the last game.. in fact, most coaches will have 11 starting players and 2 main subs.
but i think 5 subs is the right number. a defender to bring on if you really want to go all out defence, a midfielder to steady the ship a little, and 3 attackers who are different from the 3 you already have out there.
so here's my 16 from the 16 nations that have qualified:
gk: ingrid hjelmseth (norway)
i thought she was the best keeper in euro 2009 because she was constantly tested. she certainly kept norway in the game against sweden. she did what she could in the two games against germany.
leftback: sonia bompastor (france)
one of the most solid leftbacks around.
centreback: trine roening (norway)
versatile, ball-playing centreback who can play anywhere in defence and midfield. played euro 2009 with a knee injury. for me, that's really commitment. i have no idea where she will be playing in this tournament.
centreback: charlotte rohlin (sweden)
ball-playing centreback who is a threat at corners.
rightback: alex scott (england)
rightback who just loves to pop up in the opposing penalty box.
centremid: amandine henry (france)
played as defensive midfielder with so much style that it would be a shame if she doenst make the world cup squad.
centremid: caroline seger (sweden)
all-action box to box swedish captain.
attacking midfielder: camille abily (france)
france's most complete player.
left forward: louisa necib (france)
they call her zidanette in france.
centre forward: kelly smith (england)
the Robin van Persie of the women's game.
right forward: lotta schelin (sweden)
complete forward who can play both centrally and on the flank.
subs
defender: linda bresonik (germany)
playmaking rightback who can play in central defence and midfield
midfielder: katie chapman (england)
defensive midfielder with a lot of heart and a powerful long shot. big match player who comes up with big goals in big games. pity that she definitely won't be playing in this world cup.
attacker: karen carney (england)
pace, technique, eye for goal and always plays like a woman possessed.
attacker: mana iwabuchi (japan)
the teenage prodigy who reminds one of messi with her play.
attacker: alex morgan (usa)
the rising star of usa, a right-sided forward with a wicked left foot.
you know, barring injuries, you would expect a core of 16 players: the starting 11 and 5 subs who can come on and change things tactically during the game. the rest of the players won't get much playing time unless qualification has been assured and the coach decides to play the second team for the last game.. in fact, most coaches will have 11 starting players and 2 main subs.
but i think 5 subs is the right number. a defender to bring on if you really want to go all out defence, a midfielder to steady the ship a little, and 3 attackers who are different from the 3 you already have out there.
so here's my 16 from the 16 nations that have qualified:
gk: ingrid hjelmseth (norway)
i thought she was the best keeper in euro 2009 because she was constantly tested. she certainly kept norway in the game against sweden. she did what she could in the two games against germany.
leftback: sonia bompastor (france)
one of the most solid leftbacks around.
centreback: trine roening (norway)
versatile, ball-playing centreback who can play anywhere in defence and midfield. played euro 2009 with a knee injury. for me, that's really commitment. i have no idea where she will be playing in this tournament.
centreback: charlotte rohlin (sweden)
ball-playing centreback who is a threat at corners.
rightback: alex scott (england)
rightback who just loves to pop up in the opposing penalty box.
centremid: amandine henry (france)
played as defensive midfielder with so much style that it would be a shame if she doenst make the world cup squad.
centremid: caroline seger (sweden)
all-action box to box swedish captain.
attacking midfielder: camille abily (france)
france's most complete player.
left forward: louisa necib (france)
they call her zidanette in france.
centre forward: kelly smith (england)
the Robin van Persie of the women's game.
right forward: lotta schelin (sweden)
complete forward who can play both centrally and on the flank.
subs
defender: linda bresonik (germany)
playmaking rightback who can play in central defence and midfield
midfielder: katie chapman (england)
defensive midfielder with a lot of heart and a powerful long shot. big match player who comes up with big goals in big games. pity that she definitely won't be playing in this world cup.
attacker: karen carney (england)
pace, technique, eye for goal and always plays like a woman possessed.
attacker: mana iwabuchi (japan)
the teenage prodigy who reminds one of messi with her play.
attacker: alex morgan (usa)
the rising star of usa, a right-sided forward with a wicked left foot.
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