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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 298104"><p>I personally think that's a team with allot of potential Mite, if a bit inexperienced. Is there really a point having Shaw as Captain though? Yes he's experienced, but he's gonna struggle to get to the world cup, and imo a captain should be a player there for the long haul, not a stop gap. Croft could be a good choice, as he's bound to be in the England team for years to come and is already an experienced Lion's player. The likes of Ryan Jones has shown that a Captain doesn't have to be a super experienced 30something year old with 60 caps. Having said all that though, if there is no-one else with true leadership qualities at the moment, then I suppose Shaw is the best option.</p><p></p><p>One things for certain, those players you've named need to be integrated into the England team. It's just a question of wheather to do it one lump as you've suggested, or do it in a more gradual way like Ireland have done over the years. I doubt that team would have a very successful short term (6 nations etc.), but would grow into a top class side. Does Johnson have the backing to do that? With fans and the media already on his back, does he dare risk a poor 6 nations for the long term goal of the world cup, or does he think about the short-term and his own ass?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 298104"] I personally think that's a team with allot of potential Mite, if a bit inexperienced. Is there really a point having Shaw as Captain though? Yes he's experienced, but he's gonna struggle to get to the world cup, and imo a captain should be a player there for the long haul, not a stop gap. Croft could be a good choice, as he's bound to be in the England team for years to come and is already an experienced Lion's player. The likes of Ryan Jones has shown that a Captain doesn't have to be a super experienced 30something year old with 60 caps. Having said all that though, if there is no-one else with true leadership qualities at the moment, then I suppose Shaw is the best option. One things for certain, those players you've named need to be integrated into the England team. It's just a question of wheather to do it one lump as you've suggested, or do it in a more gradual way like Ireland have done over the years. I doubt that team would have a very successful short term (6 nations etc.), but would grow into a top class side. Does Johnson have the backing to do that? With fans and the media already on his back, does he dare risk a poor 6 nations for the long term goal of the world cup, or does he think about the short-term and his own ass? [/QUOTE]
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