Ballack? Hmmm, he's certainly a strong character who might add leadership, but I've always got the impression that he's more than capable of starting an argument in an empty room. He might be more trouble than he's worth. I'm not sure about this one. Not that I've got a better alternative to suggest.
Not at all keen on Ballack. My names in the hat are, in order of preference - Tim Borowski Thomas Hitzelberger Juan Requelme There are issues about each - heck that's why they're free agents- injury worries mainly about the first two but no worries about work permits for them.