"It was a really tough decision to make"

The England selection process was a test of character, people's hopes & efforts even though it sounds strange for a Javaball game were evidently on the line here and Me and Gerrard were well aware of this. It was a really tough decision to make no doubt, saying we had to think hard about it would just about be an understatement. People missed out by the skin of their teeth and some just about broke in with the talent they had, But 14 is the number we were given and we carefully picked 14, There will always be the debating of "did we pick the right 14", "right or wrong choice to add him?" etc, but as it stands this is the 14 that are going to compete for what should be two massive games.

We welcome your criticisms on the process if you wish, we aren't robots and we will certainly reply to you on the England National Team forum discussion.

We wish everyone involved with or unfortunately left out of the England Setup the best of luck for the somewhat short EURO campaign and the future ahead.

Cesc

Assistant Manager of the England National Team