Redknapp wouldn't swap England's attack for any other

Harry Redknapp last night claimed England have an attacking force that is scaring the rest of Europe.

Former Tottenham boss Redknapp, who missed out on the Three Lions job to Roy Hodgson, insists England can shock their rivals.

“Before the ­tournament, I said organisation in defence was key but, against the Swedes, England showed how threatening they are up front,” said Redknapp. “Every other team at the Euros will have taken note and nobody will fancy playing us.


“With Wayne Rooney at last ­available now for the match against Ukraine, there’s no way he can be left out. I’d play him alongside Danny Welbeck, who gives England good movement.

“The pair have developed a great understanding at Manchester United and we could reap the rewards of that. Wayne is raring to go, so I’m backing him to score.

“With the added threat of Andy Carroll off the bench, England have a scary looking attack. Steven Gerrard has had two very good games at the Euros and his cross for Carroll showed what pin-point accuracy he possesses.

“Frankly, I wouldn’t swap England’s front six for any at this tournament – including Spain’s.

“We will beat Ukraine. They’ll have their home fans roaring and Andriy Shevchenko will be determined to have a glorious swansong, but I’m not impressed.

“They were lucky to win their first match and France exposed their defensive weaknesses.

“The hosts need a win whereas we only need a draw. They’ll go for it, that will leave them exposed and Theo Walcott and Ashley Young could terrorise them on the break.

“Andriy Pyatov looks dodgy in goal and if we’re as rampant as we were against Sweden, then we could be ahead at half-time and full-time.”

menalawyerguy wrote:I don't think he really believes that. He knows Spain's and Germany's are way better. He's just supporting his country.

Zzonked wrote:

menalawyerguy wrote:I don't think he really believes that. He knows Spain's and Germany's are way better. He's just supporting his country.

Yeah, it's not like he was in a position to arrange an actual swap and turned it down.

Glen Damon wrote:What makes up our front six? If, say, we have a world class right back on the overlap, does that count? A purely hypothetical statement, of course.

ViVaRooney wrote:

Glen Damon wrote:What makes up our front six? If, say, we have a world class right back on the overlap, does that count? A purely hypothetical statement, of course.

ashley cole doesnt play right back

menalawyerguy wrote:

Zzonked wrote:

menalawyerguy wrote:I don't think he really believes that. He knows Spain's and Germany's are way better. He's just supporting his country.

Yeah, it's not like he was in a position to arrange an actual swap and turned it down.

I'm sorry, you lost me on that one. When did he have a chance to swap England's front 7 for Spain's or Germany's?

menalawyerguy wrote:I don't think he really believes that. He knows Spain's and Germany's are way better. He's just supporting his country.