WORLD CUP 2010: David James to be England's No 1... but may not be first-choice goalkeeper

02 June 2010 06:30
Experience: David James has won 50 England caps[LNB]David James looks likely to be handed the No 1 shirt when Fabio Capello names his squad today, but it doesn't necessarily mean he's the manager's first-choice. [LNB]The goalkeeping issue has been a long-standing riddle for Capello, who maintains he will not decide who plays in goal - James, Robert Green or Joe Hart - until the eve of the USA game on June 12. [LNB]James, 39, is favourite for the No 1 jersey as a mark of respect for his seniority. He won his 50th cap on Sunday against Japan, and will be the second-oldest player at what will be his third World Cup finals.[LNB] James wore the No 13 shirt four years ago, behind Paul Robinson, and No 22 in 2002, behind David Seaman and Nigel Martyn.[LNB] Green and Hart can take solace from the fact that at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Peter Shilton was handed the No 22 shirt - only to play in all five of England's games, conceding just one goal. [LNB] Rival: Robert Green is challenging James for the starting spot in goal[LNB] Fabio Capello's staying: England manager to shun Inter Milan, signing revised deal before departing for World CupDon't fudge it, Fabio: Capello must tell Steven Gerrard to sit and hold, or England face another Sven shamblesGLENN HODDLE - I wish I could have picked Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard in my England midfieldSo, who would be in your 23? Sportsmail's experts pick their England World Cup squads [LNB]  

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