As most of you already know, England have a problem with one position in particular... keeper. They have tried Tottenham's Paul Robinson on many occasions but he has never looked comfortable in the England goal.He was recently dropped and I thought that was a good decision at the time by former England boss Steve McClaren but unfortunately for him that didn't turn out well.
He put in Scott Carson of Aston Villa for the game against Croatia and as we all know he messed up, costing England a place in Euro 2008.
David James is another player that has been used but he is also prone to the odd calamity. Other names like Robert Green (West Ham) and Chris Kirkland(Wigan) have been mentioned but for some reason or another they haven't got chances.
A keeper that I think holds the key to future success for the national team is Ben Foster of Manchester United. Foster, who of course is currently out injured at United, impressed immensely whilst on loan at Watford last season and in my view he is a future United and England number one.
United signed him from Stoke City two years ago and has yet to make a first team start for the Red Devils. As soon as joining United he was shipped out to Watford, where he spent two very successful seasons, contributing to their promotion in 2006.
Foster has played one game for England, keeping guard in England's 1-0 defeat to Spain earlier this year. Foster is now 24 and I am telling you this now... he will be both England and United's number one within two years.
