Not really IMO, no. In truth we're really bereft of decent options; injuries and suspensions have shown that we have only a few genuinely decent options.
Rodriguez is very quick; we just don't ever really seem to play to it. He's also a different type of player to Walcott and Welbeck; the types of player we simply don't have. And I agree with your summation about the third goal.
"All I'm trying to do is give [England] a different option."
"Whether he's gonna start me or whether he's gonna put me on the bench, I'm ready. Whatever's the best for England"
Oooh, I'm seething about those comments from Lambert after the game.
A fair answer. Like I said earlier I think RL will get the nod (unless Welbz gets another one late on) but I think I'd also say fair play if Welbeck does get it too. Welbeck didn't get an assist but he was instrumental in the first goal. Credit where its due.