da aviator aposta： Many will think that the right-back position for England is pretty much a given:, after all Nathaniel Clyne and Kyle Walker are available. But, should Roy Hodgson be considering other players for the position?
da realbet： At the 2014 World Cup, the position frustrated everybody. Glen Johnson is a figure many wish to forget, yet still managed to hold down the position for many years. In Brazil, he frustrated fans with his lack of a defensive alertness, something which further surprised everyone when Mark Hughes took the chance on him at Stoke.
Yet now, like at the left-back position, England have a variety of options to chose from on the right, however the FA and Hodgson’s big club mentality means that some players are likely to miss out. But here are some of the players Roy should look to:
The first player Roy will most probably consider is Liverpool’s Clyne. Since rising to prominence at Southampton, Clyne has quickly become one of the country’s best right-backs. In 49 games for Liverpool this season, the ex-Crystal Palace defender has two goals and two assists, which highlights his attacking nature. Unlike Johnson, Clyne can defend as well as attack, and is a very exciting player to watch.
The second player that will be back-up to Clyne is Tottenham’s Walker. The 25-year-old has been a mainstay in the Spurs starting XI for many years now, and this season is part of the team fighting for the title. With one goal and two assists in 29 games he’s a threat going forward, while his pace can get him out of tricky defensive situations. Considering his popularity, he will most probably be second choice.
One player who probably won’t get a look in but perhaps should is ex-Burnley right back Kieran Trippier. The 25-year-old Spurs defender has provided great competition for fellow countrymanWalker this season, with one goal and two assists in 25 matches. Considering he has made the step up and has played his part in Tottenham’s title challenge, an England call up would be well deserved. Sadly, unless there are injuries, Hodgson is unlikely to consider him.
A player England would ponder if there were injuries to the right back position is Phil Jones. Jones this season has struggled for form, consistency and fitness at Manchester United under Louis van Gaal, yet somehow still manages to get call ups. Given the fact he was bought by United as the next best centre-back in England, the ex-Blackburn player has hardly dazzled. But it’s his versatility that managers love – he can play centre-back, right-back, centre-mid, maybe even goal if you asked.
The last player that probably won’t be considered by Hodgson due to his big club mentality is Joel Ward of Crystal Palace. Though he is not the best known star, he has been consistent within Palace’s team, and has scored three goals in his 98 appearances at Selhurst Park. This season he has been one of their most consistent players, and if he was at a bigger club you can guarantee that he would be considered for a call-up.
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