Source: Eurosport
Storrie urges James to focus on Pompey
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has challenged England goalkeeper David James to "knuckle down and work hard" after a move away from Fratton Park failed to materialise.
The 39-year-old has become increasingly disillusioned with life on the south coast following a difficult 18 months for Pompey, both on and off the field. James was linked with a switch to Tottenham on transfer deadline day and a reunion with former manager Harry Redknapp.
However, with no such deal forthcoming, the England stopper, not included in Fabio Capello's latest squad as he recovers full match fitness following shoulder surgery, has little choice but to get on with the job in hand for Paul Hart's squad - which also includes young Canadian Asmir Begovic as well as veteran Antti Niemi and Jamie Ashdown.
"David has got to knuckle down and work hard," Storrie said in the Portsmouth News. "He may be the England goalkeeper, but we have got a lot of talented goalkeepers here. David has got competition, believe me.
"Asmir has grown in stature every time he has played and Antti Niemi is not far from fitness. We have also got Jamie Ashdown."
Storrie added: "David has said things and most of those conversations have been with Paul. Let's just say they have had discussions. As far as we are concerned, he is under contract and here to give 100% to Portsmouth Football Club. If he does not want that he has to tell us that."
