Source: SKY_Sports
Green to prove World Cup point
West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green is determined to demonstrate that he is England's No.1 in the countdown the 2010 World Cup.
The shot-stopper has taken advantage of David James' summer injury to start England's last five matches, including the 5-1 win over Croatia which booked a finals spot.
But Green, who missed the last World Cup due to injury, is 'not counting his chickens' that he will definitely be in boss Fabio Capello's squad for South Africa.
West Ham lost 1-0 at Wigan on Saturday, and Green realises he cannot let standards slip if he is to fight off competition from the likes of the Latics' Chris Kirkland.
Reputation"I feel I've got to earn my place even more now," said Green.
"If you're not playing well, you won't go to the finals. It's all based on form. Selection has nothing to do with reputations or anything like that.
"You've got to earn everything you get, so I'm not taking anything for granted.
"I know I've played the last few England games but I'm not looking at South Africa and assuming I'll definitely be there.
"I got within touching distance of the last World Cup and got injured in the warm-ups. So I'm not counting my chickens."
