Roy Hodgsons wounded lions Will England compete at the Euro

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England fans are used to the same old pre-tournament concerns. Nervousne s when key players seem to turn into gla s dolls and shatter on the eve of major tournaments. Hodgsons men have a real opportunity to challenge the big guns this summer in the European Championships. Injury concerns is always a troubling trend especially amongst Marcus Epps Jersey English players, as the gruesome club season comes to its conclusion. Currently; Rooney, Shaw, Oxlade-Chamberlian, Delph, Wilshere, Austin, and Young are all sidelined with long-term injuries. At least four of those are almost nailed on to probably make thesquad. But can Hodgson take the risk on players who have not featured for their club sides in months? Many will argue that you can or cannot.Rooney and Wilshere would ideally be in Englands starting 11 come the first match against the Ru sians in Marseille. Wayne Rooney, without any relapses will defiantly lead the three lions out. Nonethele s, will the Manchester United forward be at his free-flowing best? The united skippers injury could not have come at a worse time. Goals and performances alike have again silenced critics whether Englands go-to-man still has the sparkle of quality he once Arryn Siposs Jersey had. If fit, Rooney will go, and will defiantly start.As for the Arsenal pair off Wilshere and Oxlade-Chamberlian. Both are highly rated by Hodgson, but constant injury set-backs is a ma sive problem for club and country. Yet, the pair are supremely talented, offering a different dimension when called upon. For all of Wilsheres injuries, Hodgson will be desperate to take him. Recent performances for England have proved that Rodney McLeod Jersey he can cut it within international football, however he still has much to prove. Oxlade-Chamberlain will likely to be picked as a squad member, as his power and pace could be useful as a late substitute.Potential squad members Delph, Austin and Young all would state a claim if fit to challenge for a place. Mainly, Manchester Citys Delph after a promising start to life as a international footballerhes gained Hodgsons trust. A poorly timed calf injury ruled Delph out until April, just as it seemed he was finding this bearings at the Etihad Stadium. Sadly, for Austin a summer transfer to the Premier League never came, plus injury woes, along with fierce competition in the striking region. Unfortunately, Austin will not be going. As for Young, Steven Nelson Jersey a lively start to the season gave the former Aston Villa player hope of a recall. But, a rise in the standard of English wingers and more injury heartache condemns Young to near-enough international extinction.Finally, poor-old Luke Shaw the horrific leg break sustained against PSV in Manchester Uniteds woeful Champions League run has more-or-le s ruled him out. June might ultimately be too soon for Shaw. However theres no doubt the former Southampton man will feature in many more major tournaments.As the Premier League enters its final stages Hodgsons mind will unquestionably be fixated on France, who and who not to take with him. Injuries in the past has caused a Michael Walker Jersey multitude of dramas. Most notably, David Beckhams metatarsal brake in 2002 and the carbon-copy incident involving Rooney back in 2006. For a succe sful tournament, Hodgson must have all his quality, dynamicplayers available and raring to perform on the european stage. With this, and only this, can the three lions mount a serious challenge for silverware this summer.