Source: PA
Grant backs Green for England return
West Ham manager Avram Grant has urged Fabio Capello to recall Robert Green for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro.
Green's hopes of being Capello's number one throughout the World Cup were dashed in England's opener against the United States, where his bungled attempt to save Clint Dempsey's shot cost the team victory.
A series of shaky performances for West Ham, and a hip injury, have meant that the former Norwich goalkeeper has not played for his country since.
Last week's excellent performance against Tottenham, which was followed by a defiant gesture towards his critics in the press box, may well have put him back in Capello's thoughts though as the Italian looks to make it three qualifying wins from three at Wembley a week on Tuesday.
Green's display at Upton Park last weekend has left Grant with no doubt the 30-year-old deserves to be given a recall when Capello names his squad on Monday afternoon.
"He is one of the best goalkeepers in the country," Grant said. "Nothing has changed. He was good last year, he is good this year. This week in training he was very good but he is one of the best in England so he needs to be in the England squad in my opinion."
