David James (age 39): While goalkeepers can often play into their forties, James needs to leave to give Joe Hart more of a chance to get playing time.
Jamie Carragher (age 32): Carragher still has the technical skills to defend well, but he no longer has the pace that’s needed so much at international level.
Frank Lampard (age 32): While still a wonderful servant at Chelsea, his age is a factor especially when you consider that he would be 36 in World Cup 2014. It’s time for Lampard to leave to give opportunities for younger midfielders to gain necessary match experience at the highest level.
David Beckham (age 35): The reality is that Beckham will never be a starter again for England. The best hope is that he comes on as a late substitute in each game. So why sacrifice a younger footballer who can play 90 minutes for someone who will only get less effective as each year passes?
Rio Ferdinand (age 31): Ferdinand has been struggling with injuries for more than a year, and it’s time for him to face reality that he’s never going to be as good or as fit as he was a few years ago when he was at the top of his game.
Ledley King (age 29): Like Ferdinand, King is too injury prone to compete at the highest level.
Matthew Upson(age 31): Upson had his chance to shine at the 2010 World Cup and, although he scored one goal, he lacked pace and know-how against Germany.
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