Olympic team 2012

[New York Red]

Putting all the bitching between federations aside, how many non-English could expect to get into the British team for the Olympics base purely on merit?

 

I'd think that Bale would be a cert and they could possibly have Giggs in as a sentimental choice. But for the rest? It's a tough call. Bellamy? Adam? Hutton? It would be very different if this was 1986 when you'd have a ton of non-English players. But now? There's not much there.

 

Who do you think should essentially be drafted into an English squad?

Edited March 30, 2011 by New York Red

[carrafan]

On merit? If most of the first English team doesn't back out, not many but Bale would get in.

 

But i'm assuming that quite a few would. I can also see it be like the annual 'Everpool' team where 5 blues****s are chosen irrespective of the scenario.

 

Btw, isn't there an age restriction for national teams in the Olympics?

[schmuckdonald]

Isn't it under-23 but you're allowed 3 players over that age? Could be wrong. Age restrictions didn't stop Milner playing for the U-21's for about 10 years anyway.

 

Also, would imagine Ramsey, Fleck, Wilson and a couple of others to have a decent shout.

Edited March 30, 2011 by robmcburger

[muleskinner]

Beckham will be in it regardless.

[johngibo YPC]

I think for it to be a goer you'd have to have at least a couple from each nation in the squad