England v Northern Ireland

England Women v Northern Ireland
UEFA European Championship 2009 Qualifier
1pm, Sunday 13 May, Priestfield Stadium

England squad:

Goalkeepers: Rachel Brown (Everton), Siobhan Chamberlain (Bristol Academy), Carly Telford (Sunderland), Kay Hawke (Blackburn Rovers)

Defenders: Faye White, Alex Scott, Mary Phillip (all Arsenal), Casey Stoney, Michelle Hickmott (both Charlton Athletic), Rachel Unitt, Lindsay Johnson (both Everton) Laura Bassett (Birmingham City), Stephanie Houghton (Sunderland), Corinne Yorston (Bristol Academy)

Midfielders: Emily Westwood, Fara Williams, Kelly McDougall, Jill Scott (Everton) Anita Asante, Katie Chapman, Kelly Smith (all Arsenal) Vicky Exley (Doncaster Rovers Belles)

Forwards: Jo Potter (Charlton Athletic), Sue Smith, Amanda Barr (both Leeds United), Rachel Yankey, Lianne Sanderson, Karen Carney (all Arsenal), Jody Handley (Everton), Katie Anderton (Blackburn Rovers)

I should try and get to this game, as my season is over.

Don't think there are any surprises in the squad selected, I wonder if Faye will start.

My prediction: Eng 3 - 1 Ire

Not predicting to many problems for what seems to be a strong England side. Strange place to play it down in Kent, not the easiest place to get to.

2-0 England.

This should be a walk in the park, I'll give them 4-0

I think anyone who is not in this 30 players list can say bye bye to the WC

Nobody's missing though

I so wish Byrne was English *sigh* England has no world class goalie.

I know - you're gonna say: what about Brown?
She's brilliant at times but most of the time she plays with her nerves
more than with her gloves.

Anyone know if this game will be on TV?

Thats what i was thinking but somehow i doubt it. I mean the BBC advertised the game during the FA Cup Final broadcast but did not mention anything about it being shown.

Oh, unlikely then

Guess I'll have to go to the game!!

Any team listings for the N.I side? I probably know quite a few of the players.

Goalkeepers Club
Emma Higgins Glentoran Belfast United
Angela Platt Newtownabbey Strikers
Defenders
Kelly Leyland Northland Raiders
Julie Nelson Newtownabbey Strikers
Una Harkin Drumahoe YMCA
Kelly Bailey Glentoran Belfast United
Rebecah Corish Newtownabbey Strikers
Aine McGovern Fermanagh Mallards
Sara Booth Newtownabbey Strikers
Midfielders
Ashley Hutton Newtownabbey Strikers
Kimberly Turner Glentoran Belfast United
Stacey Hall Glentoran Belfast United
Laura Gillespie Glentoran Belfast United
Lynsey Patterson Newtownabbey Strikers
Danielle McDowell Newtownabbey Strikers
Forwards
Helen McKenna Newtownabbey Strikers
Sarah McFadden Ballymena United All Stars
Claire Carson Newtownabbey Strikers

So N Ireland have an Emma in goal too

I hope, Hope rests some of the Arsenal girls! They must be shattered!!

Can't see it happening though, I reckon all the usuals will start maybe get subbed second half.

She has to try out everyone, there are not many friendlies
& Euro 2009 qualifiers before the WC...

I hope she does try out everyone but it just feels like she won't

so where abouts is gillingham for next time just incase they play there again hehe i was gonna go but couldnt remember where it was

Excuses, excuses, excuses

It's in Kent

If you want to know exact directions go on AA route finder and you can see how long it will take you

You might still have time

ahh so thats where it is well dont think i could get there in time since i live cornwall shame its not on tv though wouldnt mind watching it

Oh, Cornwall is a bit of a way

It would never be on TV But at least we get hundreds of hours of Hollyoaks Omnibus, Coranation Street Omnibus...yipee!

I don't know why is it not on tv
Last year they put a lot of England games on tv,
not only the WC qualifiers, but also friendlies
and now they don't air a game between two UK countries? Weird.
They decided there was too much women's footy on tv lately or something?