@JuanMata,
Rolando basically hasn't held a high enough standard. You're right that he played some very decent matches for us in the last seasons, but other than that, he hasn't been too impressive. As a consequence, he was moved out from Porto's first team. However, he recently got loaned out to Napoli, and that's obviously great for both him and us. Bruno Alves has shown a few better qualities than Rolando, and when I saw Alves in the Euros, I was very impressed.
Though, it might be the case that Rolando gets some real confidence by playing for Napoli's first squad, but we'll see. Right now, Alves is the first choice, despite his age. But yes, I think Rolando can be an option for the WC instead of Alves as Rolando's now getting playing time for a great club like Napoli -- and he's younger. It was rather a lineup on how I see Portugal right now. :)
Sooo much talent in England atm, it's hard to pick out the ones that could represent their nations next year. So I want to hear what you think a country's squad will look like in next year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil!
I'll start for England (others can do England as well). Just be in mind this is my CURRENT thought of England's future. It will most likely change as we move further on this season.
GK:
Joe Hart
Jack Butland
Fraser Forster
DEF:
Ashley Cole
Leighton Baines
Chris Smalling
Joleon Lescott
Gary Cahill
Joleon Lescott
Micah Richards
Kyle Walker
MID:
Steven Gerrard (C)
Scott Parker
Frank Lampard/Michael Carrick (depends whether or not Lampsy retires)
James Milner
Alex Oxlade-Chamerlain
Aaron Lennon
Theo Walcott
Jack Wilshere
Tom Cleverley
FW:
Wayne Rooney
Jermaine Defoe
Danny Welbeck
Daniel Sturridge
Your turn...