'More mature' England hopeful Paul Robinson wants winnable World Cup group

Hero: Robinson saved two penalties to help Blackburn knock Chelsea out of the Carling CupEngland stopper Paul Robinson is hopeful the Three Lions are handed a favourable draw for next summer's World Cup, especially as he now feels better equipped to claim back his spot as the country's number one. The Blackburn 'keeper has rediscovered his form at Ewood Park and was Rovers' hero on Wednesday as two penalty saves - a valuable tool in England's armory considering their recent failings at the dreaded shootout - helped the Lancashire club dump Chelsea out of the Carling Cup.Robinson has endured a nightmare few years, dating back to his infamous air-kick during the Three Lions' defeat in Croatia three years ago, which culminated in the 30-year-old losing his place in the Tottenham and England team.However with David James' fitness an ever-growing concern for Fabio Capello, and the unconvincing displays of Ben Foster, Robinson remains a candidate for a place on the plane to South Africa. 'I'm definitely a more rounded person these days,' he said. 'I'm able to deal with situations a lot better and I'm a lot more mature.' Despair: Robinson's lowest point came during England's defeat in Croatia in 2006'I can bounce back from whatever. My form this season has been steady - quite good at times. The lessons in life are there to be learned from. And if you don't learn from them, there's no point in having them.'I'm definitely in a better place than I was a few years ago.'The former Leeds keeper, who has 41 caps, added: 'I'll be watching the World Cup draw with great interest. We've been seeded so, hopefully, we'll have a winnable group.' Bring it on: England can beat the best in the world, say Fabio Capello and David BeckhamFA can expect to make £10m profit if Capello masterminds England winFizzing Fabio gets taste for the big show as England prepare for drawCOMPETITION: Win a shirt signed by Real star Ronaldo or Barca's Messi  Explore more:People:Fabio Capello, Paul Robinson, David James, Ben FosterPlaces:Leeds, Croatia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ewood Park

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