England’s midfield

This article notes the options England have in midfield, where they have an abundance of talent. In the words of Alex Ferguson:

I think in the England set-up, over the last few years, its correct to say that all the managers – Sven, Steve McClaren and now Fabio Capello – have had bigger options in the centre of midfield than in any other position.

Gareth Barry, Jenas, Hargreaves, Gerrard, Lampard, Carrick, David Bentley and Joe Cole. I would argue that the main options are in the centre of the field and not necessarly right or left midfielders. Other than David Bentley, England have to rely on David Beckham, Lennon or Shaun Wright Phillips. On the right it is mainly Joe Cole, though Gerard can play that position. As gifted a midfielder Carrick is, I don’t think he can sit deep and play a role similar to Spain’s Senna. Of all the available players Hargreaves is best suited to that role.