England Goalkeepers

[Greatwesternline]

Seems strange that with Ruddy being injured they call up Jack Rutland, Birmingham City's reserve, who was on loan at League 2 Cheltenham, when you've got McCarthy available, who has played at a higher level with us and Leeds, and has played for the U-21's.

Must be a bit of a dissapointment for the lad.

Hodgson, sort it out.

[Gordons Cumming]

Seems strange that with Ruddy being injured they call up Jack Rutland, Birmingham City's reserve, who was on loan at League 2 Cheltenham, when you've got McCarthy available, who has played at a higher level with us and Leeds, and has played for the U-21's.

Must be a bit of a dissapointment for the lad.

Hodgson, sort it out.

Maybe he thinks Rutland is better.

Quote:

"Since he came to us nothing seems to fluster him. He's a freak of nature," Book told BBC Gloucestershire. "He's 19 and he's ticking all the right boxes. He's calm and collected and knows what he can do - in fact, there isn't a lot he can't do. He's going to be a very good goalkeeper.

[pearcetom]

really dont know why Fraser Forster wasnt called up! I dont honestly think Woy looked at all his options

[peterroyal76]

I think Jack Butland is the regular under 21 keeper, so is probably 'next in line'. England managers have been let down by spoilt brats like Paul Robinson and Ben Foster's refusal to sit on the bench. Alex is probably a bit unlucky not to get a call instead, but I believe that Butland is going to be a top top keeper. Although he probably won't get anywhere the team this summer.

[Wax Jacket]

I've nto seen him play but if reports are to be believed he sounds to have a pretty similar temperament to Jo Hart so may as well get him in

[Silver Fox]

As I've previously reported I had a chat with Ray Clemence at Wembley earlier this year and he agreed McCarthy was skillz but not ready to challenge Hart for 4 years.

[Deadlock]

Butland was pencilled in for the Olympic tournament, so this could open the way fro McCarthy there instead. He'd have a better chance of actually playing.

[Stooper]

Butland is absolute quality. Going to be a Top 4 keeper, and England no 1 for years to come.

[biscuitman]

How come Frankie Fielding is behind Butland?!

[peterroyal76]

How come Frankie Fielding is behind Butland?!

Butland is better.

[Compo's Hat]

Stockdale would have been my choice.

[biscuitman]

Butland is better.

Why isn't he first choice at his Championshp team? Why has he been playing in a division above the Conference?

[Barry the bird boggler]

Not just McCarthy but what about Fielding at Derby, seems so strange to overlook 2 excellent keepers who have been part of the U21 set up and have vastly more experience at a higher level that a youngster still learning.

[winchester_royal]

Presumably because the chances of the 3rd choice Goalie playing = 0, but they see Butland as the next big thing so want him to get some experience at a major tournament.

Makes perfect sense to me.

[Wycombe Royal]

Butland is absolute quality. Going to be a Top 4 keeper, and England no 1 for years to come.

THe problem for him is that Hart is ahead of him and Hart has many years left yet in his career.

[double d]

Scott Loach surely? Already had a call up and is number 1 at Watford

[pea]

Scott Loach surely? Already had a call up and is number 1 at Watford

Poor season and got dropped by Watford

[YateleyRoyal]

Why is this on the Team board?

[Greatwesternline]

Why is this on the Team board?

I posed a question about our 2nd choice keeper not being in the England squad.


This forum is so tiresome for categorising of posts.

Anyone would think it was serious and stuff, but no, it's just a forum, for killing time whilst at work.

Why people have to drag seriousness, regimented rules and pedantry into their social life i will never know.

[sandman]

'GREED. All these rules and all this sh1t, man, this is a fcuking Internet forum I don't want fcuking rules. I don't want to end up like FineRain, I don't want to be pushed away, I don't want it to happen twice.