patrick42uk
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Jose_Reyes_2004 said:Wright Phillips, IMO, is an extraordinary talent, but so is pennant.
I really really think pennant has what it takes to really make an impact on the premiership this season. I've seen him quite a few times for the England Under 21's and i tell you what, he can be as lethal as thierry when he's up for it.
No, thats not an exhaguration. The boy is multi talented and getting SWP before giving pennant a chance to shine is just a waste of money i reckon. If he does not live up to expectations, then by all means, get SWP - but not before giving jermaine a chance, definately not.
if its based on his u-21 performances then i think it is an exaggeration. i have seen quite a few players who have looked sensational at u-21 and other youth levels only to look fairly average on a bigger stage. pennant is one of those. its a huge step up from u-21s to proper competitive football. the crucial way to succesfully make that step up could be having a little bit extra talent-wise than others your age-group or building up experience. pennant should improve once he gets more games within our system, but i doubt it would ever be to an 'henry' or even ljungberg level. for instance can you realistically see pennant scoring 17 in a season? i feel pennant has more dimensions to his game wright-phillips. he comes central to good effect for instance, something which i doubt swp could do as well. pennant ultimately will suit our style better. the only swp can get into our team is as right back IMO because he would be third choice at right mid.