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Wenger - Almunia for England
Arsenal manager backs Spaniard for England call-up
Arsene Wenger has advised new England boss Fabio Capello to call on goalkeeper Manuel Almunia. The Arsenal shot-stopper has previously outlined his keenness to represent England, and he has now received the backing of Arsenal manager Wenger. The Spaniard will be eligible to play for England through residency rules next year, and his boss' support follows an excellent penalty save in Saturday's north London derby success. Almunia, who joined The Gunners from Celta Vigo in 2004, has made 22 appearances so far this season after some impressive displays which have forced Jens Lehmann to occupy the substitutes' bench.
Experience
And with the England No.1 jersey currently up for grabs, Wenger believes Capello should take advantage of Almunia's emergence as a reliable keeper. "I could only advise you to take advantage of it and call him up for the England squad," he said in The Sun. "Almunia came here without a CV so he had to make a name with his performances. It was not easy because he had to get experience at a big club. "I knew he was good but how could he be Arsenal's keeper? Only by playing. He had never played for a big club before and made some mistakes, but he has gained confidence and calmness. He is a good keeper.
Under pressure
"Everyone makes mistakes. (Manchester United boss) Van der Sar makes mistakes.
"But it was more difficult for Almunia because he was already under pressure from an outstanding goalkeeper (Lehmann) behind him.
"That was a tough test. If you play bad games, you are under pressure immediately."
Worth a try? Must be better than Robinson! But would the fans take to a "foreign" international keeper?
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| | | Posted 24/12/2007 10:56:21 | |
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| | Isn't Cudicini eligable to play fer England??? when's Fabregas eligible to play??? Ronaldo will probably be eligible in about 3 yrs or so. Nah on a serious note though i don't want any foriegners playing fer us, bad enough we can't get an england manager. |
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| | | Posted 24/12/2007 11:10:26 | |
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| Shiny Xmas Balls (24/12/2007)
Isn't Cudicini eligable to play fer England??? when's Fabregas eligible to play??? Ronaldo will probably be eligible in about 3 yrs or so. Nah on a serious note though i don't want any foriegners playing fer us, bad enough we can't get an england manager.
Fair comment, but if it's going to benefit the team could it be a possibility? It would be a massive talking point if it happened... with all the fuss going on about the amount of foreign players in the teams. I would much rather see Hart being touted for this than Almunia.
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| | This is goin to get stupid in 10years or so. It pissed me off when Eduardo scored for croatia against us. Just because he played there for 3years means he can play for the national team, its a joke if you ask me. |
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| Magic Mike-I hate utd (24/12/2007)
This is goin to get stupid in 10years or so. It pissed me off when Eduardo scored for croatia against us. Just because he played there for 3years means he can play for the national team, its a joke if you ask me.Eduardo had been there about 8 years and was married to a Croat mike |
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| The Green One horse open sleigh (24/12/2007)
Magic Mike-I hate utd (24/12/2007)
This is goin to get stupid in 10years or so. It pissed me off when Eduardo scored for croatia against us. Just because he played there for 3years means he can play for the national team, its a joke if you ask me.Eduardo had been there about 8 years and was married to a Croat mike I knew he'd been there longer, but didn't know he got married to a croat. Its still not the point is it? |
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| Magic Mike-I hate utd (24/12/2007)
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Magic Mike-I hate utd (24/12/2007)
This is goin to get stupid in 10years or so. It pissed me off when Eduardo scored for croatia against us. Just because he played there for 3years means he can play for the national team, its a joke if you ask me.Eduardo had been there about 8 years and was married to a Croat mike I knew he'd been there longer, but didn't know he got married to a croat. Its still not the point is it? To be honest i think anyone who plays for the country they're not born in or where their parents are from is just doing it because they're not good enough to get into thier original country's team.
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This is goin to get stupid in 10years or so. It pissed me off when Eduardo scored for croatia against us. Just because he played there for 3years means he can play for the national team, its a joke if you ask me.Eduardo had been there about 8 years and was married to a Croat mike I knew he'd been there longer, but didn't know he got married to a croat. Its still not the point is it? To be honest i think anyone who plays for the country they're not born in or where their parents are from is just doing it because they're not good enough to get into thier original country's team. Good point and true |
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This is goin to get stupid in 10years or so. It pissed me off when Eduardo scored for croatia against us. Just because he played there for 3years means he can play for the national team, its a joke if you ask me.
Eduardo had been there about 8 years and was married to a Croat mike
I knew he'd been there longer,but didn't know he got married to a croat. Its still not the point is it?
To be honest i think anyone who plays for the country they're not born in or wheretheir parents are from is just doing it because they're not good enough to get into thier original country's team.
just like the english cricket team i guess..
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