It has become increasingly apparent that in the last few years England have never found a good enough replacement for David Seaman who retired nearly five years ago from international football. They have tried keepers like Green, Robinson, Kirkland and James but all of whom have failed to cement the no.1 jersey for England.Paul Robinson's recent performances for both club and country have been nothing short of embarrassing, making a catalogue of errors in many games but England boss Steve McClaren always seems to start him.
They have tried David James in the past, who always seems to perform brilliantly when playing for club but when it comes to the international stage he is always prone to a howler now and then. The likes of Robert Green and Chris Kirkland have never really been given long enough stints in goals for England and have never really impressed McClaren during these short stints.
The one player that I think has never really been given a go at full international level, but has proved himself to be a superb keeper in average Premiership sides is Scott Carson who is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool. The keeper has played for England at under-21 level but hasn't ever got a full game in a competitive match for England and I think if Steve McClaren had any doubts (which he should) over picking either James or Robinson, he should look no further than Carson.
The 22 year old who began his carrer at Leeds, impressed last year whilst playing on loan at Charlton who were eventually relagated but he has yet to get a look in at Liverpool in recent seasons. The player joined Aston Villa on loan at the start of this season and yesterday kept a clean sheet against the mighty Chelsea. So in conclusion. I believe that if England are to progress into the finals of next Summer's Euro 2008 then they should play Carson in goal.
