England boss Fabio Capello has warned Portsmouth goalkeeper David James he must prove his fitness if he is to make next year's World Cup squad.

James was back home in England nursing a knee injury as the national team were being defeated by Brazil in Doha.

It means the veteran goalkeeper has not started a game for England since the qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley on April 1.

"I spoke with David James but he needs time (to recover) after every game," said Capello.

"Every time he plays, he can't train for two days afterwards so we preferred that he stayed at home.

"If he is fit, he will probably be with us (in South Africa). But if I choose the players they have to be fit - he has to be fit."