Twitter erupts as Roy Hodgson likens England new boy Jack Colback to a 'ginger Pirlo'
Posted Friday, August 29, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk
ROY HODGSON has come under fire from fans over his latest England call-ups, especially after he touted Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback as a 'Ginger Andrea Pirlo'.
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The former Sunderland player has been handed his first chance in the national squad along with Spurs defender Danny Rose, Villa's Fabian Delph and Arsenal new boy Calum Chambers.
But fans are not happy with the choices.
Some blasted Hodgson, saying he had "lost the plot".
While others just used funny photos to mock the manager's "new generation" of players, particularly Colback.
In a press conference, Hodgson said: "Someone who knows him very well called Jack the "ginger Pirlo" - let's hope that becomes true."
He added: “Jack has an awful lot to offer and he plays in an area we have lost players like Gerrard, Lampard and Carrick.
“Colback and Fabian Delph can now step in to take their chance.”
Hodgson's selections come as England prepare for their first two matches since their woeful World Cup display.
They will take on Norway and Switzerland next week with the hopefuls hoping to impress.
And fans may have to bite their tongue if the new selections do impress.
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