In the build up to Brazil, England are at a cross roads – one which has seen them saddled with negative expectations and doubts from every corner of the Three Lions ethos. This will be a defining World Cup for not only manager Roy Hodgson, but for the young English players he has included. Will England start down the path of forming a new identity or will they just find another way to come up well short of the mark – today’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru will start to unlock some of the answers.
Legendary left-back Ashley Cole was forced to make way for Luke Shaw and Hodgson’s youth movement. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
On tap for during the match will be the following major topics of discussion;
– The inclusion of Danny Welbeck into tonight’s starting XI and if his selection over Raheem Sterling is warranted
– Should Wayne Rooney remain a vital piece of the England puzzle or should Roy Hodgson begin to look elsewhere
– Can and should England look to replicate the attacking set-up of Liverpool
– What England should look to take away from today’s friendly
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Tweets of the Match
"On this performance so far we are definitely going to win the World Cup."
Great play from Lallana. Doing what so many more England players should do - run at opposition defences. Better. #EnglandvPeru
— Jack Colwill (@JSKColwill) May 30, 2014
Classic Sturridge. 1-0 to #eng. Cut in from the right, great left foot finish. Much better after a stuttering start from England
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 30, 2014
Cracking finish this, England 1-0. https://t.co/DrP9aTTbfo
— Louis (@RealityChelsea) May 30, 2014
I think that paper airplane that flew across the camera deserves the starting nod over Wayne Rooney #EnglandvPeru
— Notveryold (@NotVeryOld) May 30, 2014
"@FootyHumour: Unbelievable skill by Welbeck! http://t.co/tCAAMk3Hm0" AHAHAHAHA and I'm laughing again at England's best young talent!
— Niazy (@Niazy_17) May 30, 2014
England's fans loudest cheer comes for a paper plane that flew to the centre of the pitch. Speaks volumes about English football. #boring
— Mario Fernandes (@MFds17) May 30, 2014
The paper-plane throwing crowd got its victim in the end: Peru's Hansell Riojas, . The man didn't flinch. #stoicism
— Philippe Auclair (@PhilippeAuclair) May 30, 2014
#EnglandvPeru pic.twitter.com/x92sJXquUb”. Should be the only plane this lad gets near.
— @brizerla (@brizerla) May 30, 2014
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