Defoes age means he probably isn't going to have the fitness to play at such a level for that long. He has done that well in the league, by the time it is Euros he will be worn out. Euro 2016 will also be a hot summer not a mild saturday afternoon. If he goes he probable won't be able to start a match so later in the euros can't be relied on if we need to rotate players. Welbeck is nowhere near our best option. He is better for England than Arsenal but we have better. Rooney is going because he is captain, if he was not I would imagine Walcott or Rashford to get the last spot for a striking role. We might be better picking a couple of strikers that have not had full seasons. Sturridge could stand out well if he is still fit. Rashford and Walcott have not been over used either. People put ovr emphasis on how people have done in the league to the extent player fatigue is ignored. That is why we didn't win anything recently.... but sure pick Defoe and we will hear the same old... player fatigue and it is too hot.... etc excuses.
That's a better presentation of your opinion countering mine.
So your point as regard to Defoe not having the fitness to play at that level, i would counter that and say that I have picked him as part of a squad and not as the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd pick but rather as a striker off the bench player who is, in my opinion a fantastic opportunist.
He is scoring for a poor relegation threatened team and is playing week in week out. Therefore, fitness, form, confidence and the ability to handle the pressure are all evident in him
Welbeck is a versatile player across the front line. I see him as a jack of all trades as opposed to a master of one. We already have Kane, Vardy & Sturidge who can all play the middle either holding up, pressing the defense, off the shoulder and are able to operate from wider areas and move in. We are very lucky to have 3 such players but an option of a player who works hard, has pace and strength and the attitude to play the wide areas is a bonus.
Yes, i fully realize that Rooney is the captain and will be selected for the squad and most likely as a starter BUT the post was obviously presenting MY preferred squad, of which, to me he would not make.
Walcott was the one i was going back and forth with but i pumped for Welbeck. It's opinions. Either would fill the same role for the squad.
Rashford needs to be left to develop in the U21s in my opinion. He has looked pretty impressive since his elevation to United's 1st 11 and clearly backs himself but with a willingness to work hard and hopefully remain humble. His time will come.
As for heat being an issue...i don't think that will be a problem at.
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