England v United States - David James admits England goalkeepers still in dark
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David James admits England’s goalkeepers still do not know who is starting Saturday’s World Cup opener against the United States.
The Portsmouth veteran was long expected to be Fabio Capello’s first choice, but the performances of Robert Green (11/10, Bet365) and Joe Hart (10/3, Bet365) in the warm-up matches have boosted the pair’s chances.
Capello has given no hints as to who will face the Americans, and James (6/4, Bet365) is refusing to make any predictions.
He told the Daily Mirror: “A long time ago I stopped trying to second-guess people.
“I get stressed about Portsmouth losing and so I haven’t burdened myself with extra stress of wondering what’s in the mind of Fabio Capello.
“I don’t think about the numerical position in the squad. It may be that the number one is the fittest and plays, but the idea is that all three are out there, trying their best to be the number one.
“I’ve been to two World Cups before and felt that with Dave Seaman and Paul Robinson I wanted to do everything to help them be ready for the game.
“But I was also thinking if either came off I wanted to come on. Or if something happens, I want to be the keeper to play the next game.”