well from tonights game i have learnt...

Sven really needs to choose his team on who the best players are for the positions,and not worry about names on the team sheet...

with this in mind the centre of defence picks itself, John Tery and Jamie Carragher have been the best,most consistent defenders in the country for well over 18months now, so there in

Left back is tricky, ashley cole would be my first choice but since he hasn't been playing then don't think he can be considered, therefore Wayne Bridge would get the nod IF not too seriously injured,if he is then Kieran Richardson or Warnock could be worth a try

Right back..as much as i hate him, gary neville is a good right back and fairly consistent with bags of experience. omissions being Campbell (loony and off form) and Rio ( shocking at the moment,thinks he's Franz Beckenbauer when in truth he is very average at actually defending)

Goalkeeper is obviously Robbo, although needs to stop injuring his own players!!!

Midfield....on tonights display,Carrick has impressed me with his level head,no panic approach.Ledley King can be rash at times and is far too inconsistent, so Carrick gets the holding Role. Stevie G is my choice for Central Midfield ahead of Lumplard, mainly for his work rate,tackling and obvious class, Lampard is good, but just gets edged out.
Left mid is Joe cole, finally showing he can be a show pony and still have a good contribution to a game, i will never thank Maureen for anything, so a big thanks to Steve Clarke for getting the best out of him
right mid is becks to start, he can have average games BUT has the class to deliver telling crosses / set pieces, he is also our captain and the players do follow him well. SWP defo to come on when needed but not to replace Becks,maybe carrick with Stevie holding and becks playing central.

Strikers
Owen if fit, money grabbing little cunt does score important goals so lets hope he can get fully fit!!
Rooney..don't need to give reasons

so my starting eleven reads...

Robinson

Neville Carragher Terry Bridge



Carrick


Beckham Gerrard J.Cole


Rooney
Owen

Rest of Squad:
Crouch
Defoe
Ferdinand
Wright Phillips
Lumplard
King
Green
Brown
Luke Young
James
Campbell