FIFA World Cup group stages

[st_brendy]

I really can't see Stones going, hes a had a solid few weeks and thats about it.

Hodgson has said he has known his team for a while, I can't see anyone not in the squad for the Denmark game going

Fair enough, Milner will probably get that spot anyway.

Yep. Rightly or wrongly I simply cannot see Roy leaving Milner out. He's always come across as a Milner fan.

[Gingerfinch]

Milner's your perfect squad player. I'd definitely take him.

[st_brendy]

Telegraph reporting that not only has Cole been left out, but that he has also rejected Roy's offer of being one of the seven reserves.

If true, then Shaw is surely going to the WC.

[SaintPowelly]

Telegraph reporting that not only has Cole been left out, but that he has also rejected Roy's offer of being one of the seven reserves.

If true, then Shaw is surely going to the WC.

Roy left St.Marys today exactly as Shaw was subbed, think that said alot.

[st_brendy]

More than just the Telegraph now. Cole is expected to announce his international retirement. Hardly surprising, given the news (assuming it is correct) and his age.

[st_brendy]

Carrick and Cleverley also reportedly not going. Lampard, Barkley and Milner are reportedly all on the plane however.

[Gingerfinch]

Cole not going isn't a massive surprise and I'm quite pleased. He has though been a magnificent world class LB for us.

[SaintPowelly]

Milner was a dead cert IMO. the last few England managers have loved him, I believe he play in EVERY game under Capello or something.

[st_brendy]

Henderson and Lallana in. No surprises there.

Basically just waiting on confirmation on Lambert, the third choice keeper (clearly an important decision) and Wilshere's fitness status.

[Gingerfinch]

Milner can play wide left, wide right, or CM if required. Will go IMO. What about Lambert? Lallana will go also.

[st_brendy]

Cole has tweeted his international retirement.

[SaintPowelly]

John Ruddy and Kyle Walker both NOT going according to Sky.

Still waiting on Lambert.

[Gingerfinch]

John Ruddy and Kyle Walker both NOT going according to Sky.

Still waiting on Lambert.

I heard Carroll isn't going, so I'm presuming Lambert is.

[SaintPowelly]

Sky Sources have Rickie,Adam and Luke all on the plane.

Add Yoshida,Ramires and Lovren and I may be able to enjoy the WC

[Gingerfinch]

Will Southampton have more players that Man Utd in the squad?

Rooney - yes
Jones - maybe
Smalling - maybe