Carra calls it quits
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by Ryno
"We all dream of a team of Carraghers!" -The Kop
"Our dreams our dashed!" -England Supporters
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=453346&cc=5901
All poorly written humor aside, Jamie Carragher has stepped down from the England national team and will not return for the balance of England's games in Euro 2008 and South Africa 2010. While it's clear that his physical skills are starting to deminish, there is no doubt that Carragher brought a certain savviness to England's defense and is a player that could still be considered to compete with the world's best.
I wouldn't classify him as 100% irreplaceable, but it's clear Steve McCleran will be in a damage control mode until a new defensive anchor is found.
