World Cup - James plays down injury concerns

Reuters - Mon, 23 Nov 22:34:00 2009

Portsmouth's England goalkeeper David James has played down the latest injury he suffered in the warm-up for Sunday's game at Stoke City.

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"I had a scan and it's just a minor tear, so in some respects I'm happy. We thought it could be worse," the 39-year-old told Talksport radio on Monday.

James has not started a game for his country since April, and needs to prove his fitness to England coach Capello before next year's World Cup in South Africa.

Capello said this month he would only consider players who are fit and playing regularly for inclusion in his squad, adding he thought James had a "problem" with his fitness despite showing good form.

Reuters

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  1. take a chance on almunia hes eligible for england ­ good keeper and has shown it over the last season­ or 2

    From up the potters :), on Tue 24 Nov 7:11AM

  2. take a chance on almunia hes eligible for england ­ good keeper and has shown it over the last seaon­ or 2

    From up the potters :), on Tue 24 Nov 7:10AM

  3. I think its probably time for James to call it a day­ ,always been a bit of a dodgy keeper anyways, good shot­ stopper but doesent command his area and flaps at­ crosses.
    Definetly wont go to SA ,
    Trouble is theres­ no-one else out there either!
    They have all had a stint­ but no-one has grabbed the chance
    Perhaps Capello will­ surprise us and take a chance
    Hes the best of a bad­ bunch but i,d go for Cuddichini[ that bloke from­ Chelsea i think hes jus qualified foe England],
    Not­ having a top keeper will cost us dearly I think .

    From MARK, on Tue 24 Nov 2:39AM
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