lionheart said:Micah Richards was taken off at half-time in order to introduce new players. When he went off England were 2-0 up. Within 40 mins of his withdrawal, England were 2-3 down. Use your own common sense to conclude why.
Spot on, he didn't get substituted because he wasn't playing well enough. I honestly think he has been showing steady improvement the last few weeks, still not up to his normal standard but I feel he will get there. I don't remember Downing getting past him once last Saturday and Downing is a very good club player just not good enoygh for England.