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Iker Casillas: Fabio Capello must pick Robert Green for World Cup goalie
SPAIN goalkeeper Iker Casillas says Fabio Capello’s failure to declare his preferred No1 is damaging to England’s World Cup hopes.
David James, Robert Green and Joe Hart are battling to start against the USA on Saturday and Casillas believes the uncertainty cannot be good for England's World Cup campaign.
“Lionel Messi and Xavi have talked up England’s chances at the World Cup, but their goalkeeping situation is a real problem,” said Spain captain Casillas.
Fabio Capello has no choice but to play Robert Green
“None of the goalkeepers have played even at European Cup level and, if you have never played in the top club competition, you’re going to find it hard to perform at the top international level when even more eyes are on you.”
Casillas believes West Ham goalkeeper Green – as the man in possession – should be chosen.
“I don’t see that Fabio has any choice but to play Green,” he said. “To throw Joe Hart into the World Cup with no experience would be crazy.”