My Euro Selection

After last week’s sudden appointment as England manager Roy Hodgson will be forced to make some big decisions over the few days, as he looks to form a far from established England team for this June’s European championships. With a deadline of the 16^th of May the new boss must decide on a 23 man squad with both experience and youth while trying to avoid dressing room disputes.

Just for fun here’s who I would take to the Euros

Keepers

Joe Hart – Without doubt England’s number one after a great session with Manchester City

Ben Foster – Strong season with West Brom deserves another England chance

Scott Carson – Now at Turkish club Bursaspor will provide cover in goal 

Defenders

Chris Smalling – Up and coming talent after breaking into Manchester United team

Ashley Cole – England most capped full back and a strong finish to the season with Chelsea  

Kyle Walker – Break though year at Spurs, loves to get forward showing real pace

Phil Jones – Still shows inexperience at times, but a future leader and has shown ability in different positions

Leighton Baines – Regular in Everton side with good crossing and free kick ability

Micah Richards – Has had strong spells at Manchester City with pace going forward

Gary Cahill – Has had some good performances with England while getting big Chelsea transfer

Joleon Lescott – Played a big part in Manchester’s City’s probable title win alongside Kompany in defence desires England chance  

Midfield

Steven Gerrard (C) – Captain at Liverpool always an inspiration when he plays

Scott Parker – One of the players of the season with Spurs offers vital protection for defence

Ashley Young – Quick feet cause problems for defenders

Frank Lampard – Strong finish to season with Chelsea maybe last chance for international silverware

Garth Barry – Big part of Manchester City’s success with big performance in Manchester derby

Adam Johnson – Not seen loads of football at City but can beat defenders at will when brought on

Theo Walcott – Pace is deadly and can play on wing or up front

James Milner – Can play in centre or on the wing offers crossing ability

Strikers

Wayne Rooney – Misses first two games but on his day one of the best on the planet and would you dare leave him out?

Danny Welbeck – Broke in to Manchester United team this season scoring some important goals

Daniel Sturridge – Stand out Chelsea player in first half of the season and impressive in England’s last game with Holland

Andy Carroll – Difficult time at Liverpool but has hit form at just the right time with two performances against Chelsea offers height up front 

And her's why I wouldn't take

Jack Wilshere – Looked a definite before injury which keep him out of whole season and will miss the tournament

John Terry – Recent mistakes Liverpool and silly error in Barcelona makes me think he is not at his best at the moment

Rio Ferdinand – Missed numerous England games with injury and another player who is past his best

Peter Crouch – Strong season at Stoke but Carroll’s recent form gives him the edge for me

Jermain Defoe – Not enough game time at Spurs

Aaron Lennon – Good season at Spurs but I would have to go with Young, Walcott and Johnson instead

Who would you chose?