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Everton hero Martyn fears for England keeper stocks

Former Everton and Leeds United goalkeeper Nigel Martyn fears for England's goalkeeping stocks.

Martyn, who won 23 England caps, says none of the current crop stands out.

He told the Daily Star: "There's not a goalkeeper who has made the place his own. It seems that they have done well initially and then lose their way.

"No-one has grabbed the place. When I was chasing David Seaman for the shirt I knew I never really had a chance because he made the jersey his own. I don't think we've had a recognised No.1 since Seaman.

"Capello says he knows who his first choice is but I certainly don't.

"I can't say: 'Yes, I think he or he will be the goalkeeper in the World Cup' and I think that's actually quite a sad situation. It would be nice to see our top keepers playing at the top clubs. A few years ago, you had Seaman at Arsenal, Tim Flowers playing at Blackburn when they were champions, and I was playing for Leeds."

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