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Craig HillAshes Report Card: England
January 7th 2007 22:44
England showed plenty of promise during the semester but failed to concentrate at key moments resulting in poor statistics. England’s mind tended to wander and more application in the face of difficult and challenging subjects is required to ensure future success.
Andrew Flintoff: C, Andrew showed much promise in the lead up but failed to deliver on his outstanding talent. If anything he tried to do too much and please too many people. A more single-minded and aggresive approach from Andrew in the future will do much to bring out the best in those around him.
Andrew Strauss: B- , bad luck plagued Andrew throughout. His judgement was generally sound although he perhaps did not show the leadership qualities he possesses in helping others when they needed his steadying influence.
Alastair Cook: B, showed good promise throughout although some technical deficiencies were highlighted in the more challenging areas. A number of excellent contributions and one to watch for the future.
Ian Bell: B, always tried his best and often produced sound results without really doing his talent justice. One of few participants to enhance his reputation.
Kevin Pieterson: C , sometimes finds it hard to pay full attention and listen carefully, can be quite brilliant but also very single minded. Needs to learn from others and accept the failings of his colleagues to become a more complete team player.
Paul Collingwood: B- , achieved at a sound level but needs to concentrate more on his own progress rather than worrying about others who can prey on his vulnerability. A good long term prospect.
Chris Read: C, earned his place through hard work but did not apply himself to all of his tasks as expected. Tends to focus on achieving high standards in his favourite areas while not giving due attention to his weaknesses.
Sajid Mahmood: B- , Always gave it everything but inexperience meant that his performances were generally below par. A challenging time for Sajid and one he will benefit from in the long term.
Steve Harmison: C- , His mind seemed to be elsewhere at times and although he tried his best others were affected by his distracted demeanour. Would benefit from more thorough preparation to reduce the effects of being away from home.
Matthew Hoggard: A-, stand out performer who always applied himself to the task regardless of how difficult. Matthew never complains and always takes on jobs that others shirk. His statistics do not reflect the whole hearted effort he made throughout.
James Anderson: C , tried hard but failed to impress in tough circumstances. James needs to work on basic skills and consistency to become wholly effective in his chosen discipline.
Monty Panesar: B , despite some rough edges Monty continues to progress at an excellent rate. He warmed well to others around him despite some early misgivings and with some targeted work will complement his talent with improvements in others areas to round out his offering.
Geraint Jones: D, Geraint possesses plenty of talent and a fine attitude but his performances were well below par. He will need to progress significantly in all areas to be considered again.
Ashley Giles: D, prolonged absence through factors beyond his control mean that a full evaluation is not possible. Tried hard when required but was overtaken by circumstances and challenging conditions.
Andrew Flintoff: C, Andrew showed much promise in the lead up but failed to deliver on his outstanding talent. If anything he tried to do too much and please too many people. A more single-minded and aggresive approach from Andrew in the future will do much to bring out the best in those around him.
Andrew Strauss: B- , bad luck plagued Andrew throughout. His judgement was generally sound although he perhaps did not show the leadership qualities he possesses in helping others when they needed his steadying influence.
Alastair Cook: B, showed good promise throughout although some technical deficiencies were highlighted in the more challenging areas. A number of excellent contributions and one to watch for the future.
Ian Bell: B, always tried his best and often produced sound results without really doing his talent justice. One of few participants to enhance his reputation.
Kevin Pieterson: C , sometimes finds it hard to pay full attention and listen carefully, can be quite brilliant but also very single minded. Needs to learn from others and accept the failings of his colleagues to become a more complete team player.
Paul Collingwood: B- , achieved at a sound level but needs to concentrate more on his own progress rather than worrying about others who can prey on his vulnerability. A good long term prospect.
Chris Read: C, earned his place through hard work but did not apply himself to all of his tasks as expected. Tends to focus on achieving high standards in his favourite areas while not giving due attention to his weaknesses.
Sajid Mahmood: B- , Always gave it everything but inexperience meant that his performances were generally below par. A challenging time for Sajid and one he will benefit from in the long term.
Steve Harmison: C- , His mind seemed to be elsewhere at times and although he tried his best others were affected by his distracted demeanour. Would benefit from more thorough preparation to reduce the effects of being away from home.
Matthew Hoggard: A-, stand out performer who always applied himself to the task regardless of how difficult. Matthew never complains and always takes on jobs that others shirk. His statistics do not reflect the whole hearted effort he made throughout.
James Anderson: C , tried hard but failed to impress in tough circumstances. James needs to work on basic skills and consistency to become wholly effective in his chosen discipline.
Monty Panesar: B , despite some rough edges Monty continues to progress at an excellent rate. He warmed well to others around him despite some early misgivings and with some targeted work will complement his talent with improvements in others areas to round out his offering.
Geraint Jones: D, Geraint possesses plenty of talent and a fine attitude but his performances were well below par. He will need to progress significantly in all areas to be considered again.
Ashley Giles: D, prolonged absence through factors beyond his control mean that a full evaluation is not possible. Tried hard when required but was overtaken by circumstances and challenging conditions.
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