Does Andy Carroll really deserve a place at Euro 2016?

The current 2015/16 Premier League campaign may admittedly remain in full metaphorical swing at this undeniably crucial stage of the season, but as Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions squad will obviously see themselves stepping out onto the hallowed turf once again this summer, now would seemingly represent an ideal time to get thinking about Euro 2016…

 

As West Ham’s towering centre-forward in the shape of Andy Carroll, has nonetheless begun to hit top form at this albeit rather late instalment of the 2015/16 campaign – should Hodgson think twice before re-calling the former Newcastle striker to the first team fold for England, or would the Three Lions ultimately fare far better without the notorious front-man involved?

 

Well, although the current England head-coach has possibly decided to look beyond Andy Carroll once again this summer…

 

#REPORTS England boss Roy Hodgson has told #WHUFC striker Andy Carroll he will not be taking him to Euro 2016… pic.twitter.com/j5N1Ix3shE

— FootySays (@Footysays) 17 April 2016

 

…not every Three Lions football fan seemingly agrees with such a negative stance on the 27-year-old front-man…

 

Get the pony on the plane. #Euro2016 #Carroll pic.twitter.com/uDCOOf48a9

— David O'Neill (@DavieONeill) 17 April 2016

 

Whilst some within the wider English footballing community have nonetheless seen fit to cast the West Ham United striker aside once Euro 2016 finally comes around…

 

Former @england manager @GlennHoddle explains why @DanielSturridge must go to #EURO2016 over @AndyTCarroll. https://t.co/JspWWDDBJr

— Fletch And Sav (@FletchAndSav) 16 April 2016

 

…several Hammers fans have predictably taken on a different perspective this season…

 

I was literally tweeting about Andy Carroll and Aaron Cresswell being the only consistent performers in our team that are England quality.

— West Ham Photos⚒ (@whufcphotos) 17 April 2016

 

The 'Andy Carroll for England' debate is one that just won’t seem to disappear however…

 

Carroll for England?@RorySmithTimes thinks they won't play to his strengths.

Would you take him to #Euro2016? https://t.co/dAWr7vjrR2

— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) 11 April 2016

 

…and although the big man would undoubtedly provide England with a unique set of qualities should he eventually be selected for Euro 2016 this summer…

 

Hope Andy Carroll go euros he deserves it beautiful man.

— Seedotu (@cunderwood97) 17 April 2016

 

…most regular Premier League watchers aren’t entirely convinced right in the here and now…

 

I can't believe Martin Tyler and Alan Smith are mentioning Andy Carroll and Euro 2016 in the same sentence. Sort it out @SkySports

— Barrie's View (@BarriesView) 17 April 2016

 

If Roy Hodgson continues to look past Carroll in the run up to the highly anticipated summer competition though, let's all collectively hope that the much maligned England boss doesn't live to regret such a bold decision…