Why not retire then..?

[joemcdokes]

Wouldn't be much of a miss.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has questioned why England are playing a friendly against Hungary next Wednesday, which he feels is an unwanted distraction just three days before the start of the Premier League season.

[SAFC11]

I agree with him

[Teed]

I don`t like the bloke! but he`s spot on.

[stephen cartwright]

good idea but with merchandising and image rights to think of, the drop in wages from around £250 grand a week, would have him virtually destitute

Nothing that everyone else in football apart from the FA has not said

[stephen cartwright]

fifa and uefa to blame for this one. the whole of the world seem to be playing matches next week

[joemcdokes]

I agree with it being pointless but after the shocking World Cup I think he should just keep his mouth shut.

Originally Posted by joemcdokes

I agree with it being pointless but after the shocking World Cup I think he should just keep his mouth shut.

Wish some of the poster on here would do that

[joemcdokes]

Originally Posted by Warren Peace

Wish some of the poster on here would do that

You cannot possibly mean me surely.

[JohnM]

Not quite what he said now was it?

"Everyone has spoken about it not being ideal," he added. "That is an obvious statement for the teams because everyone wants to prepare for that first [league] game.
"But there are two arguments. You have to understand that England need to prepare for the [Euro 2012] qualifying games as well.
"The Hungary game has always been there on the calendar and, as a professional playing for your country, you go and play."

Good on you Frank. Euro qualifiers just a few weeks away. Let's put the World Cup behind us and do the best for Ukraine/Poland 2012.