Source: PA
Allardyce stands by his man
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has backed his goalkeeper Paul Robinson's decision to quit the international scene with England in protest at not being first choice for his country.
However, Allardyce - speaking after his team's 2-1 friendly victory over Celtic at Parkhead - hinted Robinson could yet change his mind if he was assured of a place in the England team.
Robinson was chosen by Fabio Capello for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary, but declared he did not want to be involved if he was behind Joe Hart and Ben Foster in the pecking order having already been unhappy at missing out on World Cup selection for South Africa.
Allardyce said: "For the time being, England will miss him. They missed him the World Cup because he should have gone there.
"He feels that if he isn't going to be number one, then he doesn't feel the need to be travelling with England.
"You'd have to ask him if he'd come back if guaranteed the number one spot, but I would presume so."
