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Capello needs to ditch 4-4-2
Fabio Capello must change his formation ahead of England’s do-or-die date with Slovenia.
Against most world cup 2010 prices England have collected just two points from their opening Group C games and they must defeat top-of-the-table Slovenia on Wednesday to seal a place in the round of 16.
While the opening 1-1 draw with the USA was far from disastrous, Friday’s goalless draw with Algeria was a disappointing result. Capello’s charges have failed to hit any kind of form so far and key players such as Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have failed to sparkle.
Capello has started both group games with a 4-4-2 formation with Emile Heskey partnering Rooney in attack, but it’s time now for the Italian tactician to change tact. Heskey has not been the only one to struggle in South Africa, but the Aston Villa man has become a scapegoat for some fans - still he looks all set for the axe against Slovenia.
Fans, pundits and those who bet World Cup 2010 money on England have been calling for Gerrard to be played as a supporting striker behind Rooney and that is certainly one option for Capello. That would free up another space in midfield and Joe Cole, who has not featured at all so far, deserves his chance to shine.
The wideman, who played for England at the last World Cup, should be a shoo-in to start against Slovenia. He is one of just a handful of England players who can beat an man and his clever use of the ball will be a valuable tool for England as the try to unlock the Slovenia defence. Aaron Lennon, starbed off the ball in the first two games, deserves another chance on the right and Lampard and Barry are the men to knit England’s midfield together, but Capello must let Gerrard roam free.
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