i don't think Rio has let England down playing for England in the major tournaments and can understand why the manager has stuck with him. Yes i think Carra is a better defender than Rio but if John Terry is a certain starter , which it looks like he is, then i think Rio's pace is important alongside him. Rio is still a good defender, despite the slaggin he gets on here. Our strikers couldn't get a goal against United with him in the team this season, although maybe that's not saying much. He also carries more of a goal threat than Carra - and we all know how important set pieces can be... Ultimately it's a matter of opinion for Sven. But it is a classic argument - 'i don't want Gerrard to play but am pissed of that Carra isn't getting picked'.