Odds and Sods

This goal comes from last weekend’s Wigan-Tottenham match.  Wigan fullback Leighton Baines scored a howler from the left side of the box to put Wigan ahead 2-1.  Tottenham would equalize and the final would end at 3-3.  Wigan will have to be disappointed to earn a mere point from the match, but will take any points they can get at the moment as the scramble to hold on in the relegation battle, three points from safety.  Tottenham, by only earning a draw, may have sabotaged their campaign for the UEFA Cup spot, though they do have a game in hand.

The England U-21 international obviously read our heartfelt plea at Odds and Sods for him to be considered by the national squad for that vital 3rd-string left back post in the qualifier against Andorra.  With skillful play like that, the diminutive defender is making us look mighty smart.  But why would McClaren select a competent and naturally left-sided defender for the squad?  Surely, that would make too much sense.