Quote: Twentyman "You're absolutely right. That was my heart talking. In reality, I would probably pick Farrell.
I'd love Brown to get in in the halves too, he'd be a nightmare for the Aussies to deal with but I don't think he'd get near either.
Regarding Shenton, how good as he been since leaving Saints? He's thriving on the extra responsibility.
I was lay in bed last night and couldn't sleep hence me starting this thread. I tried to pick the best English players (in form) that I would consider for the squad and disappointingly I could only really pick 4 from Saints (Roby, Walmsley, Percival and Greenwood). I wouldn't let Turner near the England team as he'd get torn to pieces on defence which is a shame as he'd be a handful with the ball.'"
My only concern with Brown that he doesn't really do it agsinst the big teams on regular basis. He goes missing agsinst the big clubs but looks a world beater agsinst teams lower down. Maybe playing with better calibre of player at england might change that but for that reason Id leave him out.
I like Brown tho and would be interesting if he can make the step up but I think his time has gone and we need to pick to halves that will hopefully forge a long partnership at international level.