by Hume » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:59 pm
If we are playing three in the middle at the back then it has to be Webster, Caldwell and Anderson.
Webster and Caldwell, although still relatively young have plenty of international experience so no need to use lack of experience as a reason to play Weir. Anderson is by far Scotland's most consistent defender and should have been given his chance long ago. To be fair a lot of it has been down to injuries at the wrong times not just him being overlooked.
Russell is pacier than Pressley, better in the air and reads the game better. He also is more of a goal threat. Like Elvis he is a club captain so has all the required leadership qualities for a defender.
The Holland game showed why Pressley cannot be considered a top defender and the days of saying he's all we've got are gone, cos he's not.
I hope Russell is available for selection for the Georgia game and makes it difficult for Walter to leave him out in future.
I've been impressed with Caldwell lately, nothing to do with his goal but the move to Celtic has been good for him.
Webster, Caldwell and Anderson is a trio that could play together for a good five or six years whereas Weir and Pressley will not be around much longer at international level.
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