Stockdale Named in England Squad
Sunday, 6th Nov 2011 21:05

Keeper David Stockdale has been named in the England squad for next week’s friendlies against Spain and Sweden. The on-loan Fulham man is yet to win a full cap but is a regular in Fabio Capello’s squads.

Spain are at Wembley next Saturday, while England take on Sweden, also at home, on the following Tuesday.

Ex-Blue Darren Bent is also included in the squad.

England: Scott Carson (Bursapor), Joe Hart (Manchester City), David Stockdale (Ipswich Town - loan from Fulham), Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Manchester City), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Rodwell (Everton), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Gabby Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Darren Bent (Aston Villa), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United), Bobby Zamora (Fulham).

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Garv added 21:16 - Nov 6 Don't play him against Spain! I think he's had enough of conceding goals!
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MarkITFC added 21:37 - Nov 6 Just imagine how many goals we would of conceeded if he wasnt in goal ! Got a great kick on him as well
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TownOnTheUp added 21:43 - Nov 6

Stocky is a solid keeper, and has been really great for us. His confidence must be shot, having to pick the ball out of the net so often. From his point of view though, this loan will be great experience and it can only help get him closer to becoming England's number 2, and who knows, maybe number one eventually.

However, disagree with Markeyboy - his kicking and general footwork is one of the weakest parts of his game, as he himself has admitted in interviews.

Mark added 22:35 - Nov 6 Not his best of games on Saturday, but generally he has been excellent for us this season. The biggest question is why are we conceding so many goals with Stockdale between the sticks and experienced defenders in front of him? The lack of a good defensive midfielder to protect the back four is showing unfortunately.
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ITFCMonk added 22:52 - Nov 6 no aaron lennon then?
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Garv added 01:01 - Nov 7

Mark I think Ingimarsson was our weak link on Saturday. Sonko would arguably have dealt with both crosses that lead to goals, can't definitively say he wouldn't have made the same mistake Ingimarsson did for the third but you wouldn't expect him to.

Of course we were pretty poor generally but all three goals could have been prevented. Ingimarsson won a fair bit in the air from hoofs from Donny's defence but as soon as a decent cross comes in he can't deal with it?

broomfield123 added 04:32 - Nov 7 He should be quality considering he comes in on saturdays for extra training. Who says that modern footballers aren't committed.
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bobble added 06:09 - Nov 7 england must be crazy the blokes let bags in over the last few games
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BrettenhamBlue added 07:08 - Nov 7

Unbelievably talented goalkeeper. Feel very sorry for him with our abysmal defence. The Fulham Manager has thought about this loan move wisely- Stockdale is getting plenty of practice every game. Some of his stops at times are nothing short of breathtaking. He can turn a certain goal into a stunning save. His fitness and concentration levels are being tested to the utmost at our club.
If ALB goes in goal get used to the familiar chant of "We want 10" at opposition grounds....