Source: Daily_Mail
'More mature' England hopeful Paul Robinson wants winnable World Cup group
Hero: Robinson saved two penalties to help Blackburn knock Chelsea out of the Carling Cup[LNB]England stopper Paul Robinson is hopeful the Three Lions are handed a favourable draw for next summer's World Cup, especially as he now feels better equipped to claim back his spot as the country's number one. [LNB]The Blackburn 'keeper has rediscovered his form at Ewood Park and was Rovers' hero on Wednesday as two penalty saves - a valuable tool in England's armory considering their recent failings at the dreaded shootout - helped the Lancashire club dump Chelsea out of the Carling Cup.[LNB]Robinson has endured a nightmare few years, dating back to his infamous air-kick during the Three Lions' defeat in Croatia three years ago, which culminated in the 30-year-old losing his place in the Tottenham and England team.[LNB]However with David James' fitness an ever-growing concern for Fabio Capello, and the unconvincing displays of Ben Foster, Robinson remains a candidate for a place on the plane to South Africa. [LNB]'I'm definitely a more rounded person these days,' he said. 'I'm able to deal with situations a lot better and I'm a lot more mature.'[LNB] Despair: Robinson's lowest point came during England's defeat in Croatia in 2006[LNB]'I can bounce back from whatever. My form this season has been steady - quite good at times. The lessons in life are there to be learned from. And if you don't learn from them, there's no point in having them.[LNB]'I'm definitely in a better place than I was a few years ago.'[LNB]The former Leeds keeper, who has 41 caps, added: 'I'll be watching the World Cup draw with great interest. We've been seeded so, hopefully, we'll have a winnable group.'[LNB] Bring it on: England can beat the best in the world, say Fabio Capello and David BeckhamFA can expect to make £10m profit if Capello masterminds England winFizzing Fabio gets taste for the big show as England prepare for drawCOMPETITION: Win a shirt signed by Real star Ronaldo or Barca's Messi [LNB] Explore more:People:Fabio Capello, Paul Robinson, David James, Ben FosterPlaces:Leeds, Croatia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ewood Park
