As much as I rate him, I don't think Lallana is top 4 quality, and 'Pool need top 4 quality if they are not to slip back into mid-table obscurity after Goofy has left.
It's scary, isn't it! Basically, it means we are ****ed for at least the next decade, until some proper talent comes through.
£15m yes, £25m no way. I'd say City and maybe Chelsea are the only teams that'd splash that sort of money on squad players and surprise, surprise, who are the two clubs backed nigh on unlimited financial resources? Lallana is a good player, very good at times but for that price I'd expect at least an 8/10 performance every week from him and I don't think Lallana is the calibre of player to perform consistency like that. Don't get me wrong he'd get into most, if not all sides in the Prem but I still don't feel he's worth splashing 25 big ones on. I personally feel for that money you can get a higher calibre of player for that sort of dosh.
Sterling and Barkley are the only two that I feel can progress onto a level in which you can class as a "top player". I think Hodgson needs to build future England squads around them to accommodate their skills and allow them to shine on the big stage.
Its frightening. Not only are the players average (overall) as Barkley & Sterling can't carry the rest, but you worry if Kane & Obika will get a look in. Although if you also include Lambert, Gerrard, Johnson & Jagielka. 11 players living in scouse land. We are ****ed! ....and thats before you mention Hodgson!
Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 27, admits he would relish the chance to join Arsenal after revealing he supported the Gunners as a child. (Daily Express)
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