Source: Team_Talk
Mick tips Marcus for World Cup spot
McCarthy decided to recall the experienced Hahnemann two months ago to replace Wayne Hennessey.[LNB]And the 37-year-old has responded with a series of fine performances and was voted man of the match by Wolves fans during Saturday's 2-0 home reversal by Wigan.[LNB]Everton's Tim Howard and Aston Villa number two Brad Guzan are currently in pole position to be the USA's first and second choice keepers in South Africa.[LNB]But McCarthy feels Hahnemann, who was part of the 2006 squad in Germany, can push them all the way.[LNB]McCarthy said: "If Marcus is playing in my team then he's giving himself a chance for the World Cup because, whatever else goes on with him, he really has been excellent.[LNB]"He's playing in the Premier League and, if he continues to do so, it would be great for him to be selected.[LNB]"Marcus also isn't one of those who will retire. Someone will have to tell him.[LNB]"I admire him for that and if he gets in the squad, then great, but he's up against some good goalkeepers."[LNB]McCarthy's key priority during January is to sign a striker with Wolves having netted only 17 times in 21 league games.[LNB]He is now being linked with a move for Stoke's James Beattie.[LNB]But McCarthy insists he will be reasonably content with his current batch of forwards if he cannot attract new blood.[LNB]He said: "We've got Chris Iwelumo back from injury and Sam Vokes from a loan spell at Leeds and, with Kevin Doyle and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, I've got four strikers.[LNB]"Stefan Maierhofer won't be too long coming back from injury. Andy Keogh will be a bit longer so I'm alright for strikers but if we get someone, and we're looking for someone, then fine.[LNB]"If we don't, then I'll be happy with what we've got."[LNB][LNB]
