Former England captain Alan Shearer, give pessimistic answers when asked about the chances of England in
Euro 2012. According to him, the pace of Britain's most far only be up to the semifinals. Shearer explained, there are some things that make him think so. The first is the matter of appointment of managers who are very mepet the start of the tournament. For information, after Fabio Capello back in February, The Three Lions have a new manager again in early May after the appointment of
Roy Hodgson. Hodgson was only able to work after the Premier League finish. mid-May.
Another thing is the storm that hit Britain injury. Of the 23 players originally selected by Hodgson, four of whom went off to Poland-Ukraine. They are John Ruddy, Gareth Barry, Frank Lampard, and Gary Cahill.
"I do not see we can win," Shearer said as quoted by ESPN Star.
"I think this is the first time that I remember where we will face the tournament without great expectations. We do not even have a manager or coach a month ago and we get a lot of injuries," added the legendary Newcastle United this.
"I think maybe the semi-finals will be a place England," he said.
Furthermore, Shearer also criticized the decision Hodgson did not include the name Rio Ferdinand to his squad.
"Every manager has the right to choose who he wants and who he did not want. However, in my opinion, I would put Rio in the first squad," he said.
