CARELESS AXE IF FAB DITCHES JAMES.Byline: ALEX CROOK PORTSMOUTH manager Paul Hart Paul Hart (born April 4, 1953 in Golborne, Greater Manchester) is an English football manager and former player. He is the son of Johnny Hart, and is presently director of youth football at Portsmouth. has told Fabio Capello Fabio Capello (born June 18, 1946 in San Canzian d'Isonzo, Gorizia) is an Italian football manager and former professional player who most recently coached Real Madrid. it would be a mistake to axe David James. The England manager has doubts about taking James, 39, to next summer's World Cup because of his ongoing knee problem. But Pompey boss Hart said: "David is the best goalkeeper in the country. There is no reason he will not be England No.1 at the World Cup. "His level of performance since I have been here has been unbelievable and he has such a huge presence both on and off the field. "If I was the England manager he would be one of the first names on my team sheet." James underwent keyhole surgery keyhole surgery A popular term for endoscopic surgery in the summer and was left out of Capello's squad for Saturday's friendly defeat by Brazil in Doha to allow the former Liverpool star extra rest. Hart says the veteran will be in goal when Portsmouth travel to Stoke on Sunday. He added: "David had an operation over the summer and has had to manage the injury accordingly. "He did not go to Qatar as a precaution and he spoke to the medical team directly." CAPTION(S): BACKING James has support from Paul Hart |
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