TWIF 2.02: Januzaj for England? Maybe. Hart? Definitely.

Remember the name...

Manchester United got a much-needed win on Saturday night at Sunderland to ease the pressure on David Moyes, who hasn't got off to the greatest of starts to his tenure as Old Trafford boss. Their victory was down to two goals from Adnan Januzaj, who became the first player since Ruud van Nistelrooy to score twice on his first Premier League start for United. It hasn't taken long for them, and English football fans in general, to realise how special this kid could be, but the talk since the game at the Stadium Of Light of a possible England career seems very premature. In five years time, Januzaj will be eligible to wear the Three Lions on residency grounds, but for me there are two problems. Firstly he isn't English. It doesn't matter how long he may stay at United. It's like a donkey being born in a stable and calling itself a horse. Secondly, I think it's sad that players can be considered for International call-ups after such a short space of time, essentially one game in this case. Januzaj is a talent, but lets enjoy it and let him enjoy his football without the added pressure.

England need to show Hart

Speaking of England, we face two vital games in World Cup qualification on Friday against Montenegro and next Tuesday versus Poland. Two wins and Roy Hodgson's charges are off to Brazil. Anything less... well, it doesn't bear thinking about. Hodgson's biggest decision seems to be who to select in goal. Joe Hart is obviously struggling with form, but for me he has to keep his place. What message does it send out to drop him? Furthermore, the other options aren't nearly experienced enough at this level. Scott Carson found out the hard way in 2007 in the Croatia defeat that you need experienced heads in clutch situations. Fraser Forster has proved in the Champions League how good he can be, but with due respect to Celtic, he isn't being tested week in, week out like he would be at an English club. I would try him in friendlies in the build up to the World Cup, but for me, he's not ready yet.