Portsmouth goalkeeper David James insists he doesn't expect to walk straight back into the England team this week.

James has missed the last five internationals after undergoing shoulder surgery, with Robert Green being installed as his replacement.

The Portsmouth star was recalled to the international scene by Fabio Capello and was a regular first choice until he went under the knife during the summer.

But the 39-year-old has "no expectations" as to whether he will be between the posts for Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine.

James said: "There has always been competition for places. I said that from the beginning.

"My inclusion back in the squad under Fabio was very welcoming and it would have been understandable had he gone with a younger keeper.

"I feel the standard of English goalkeeping is good. But Robert Green has come in and the team have continued their winning sequence and it is a testament to the standards Mr Capello has set for the whole squad.

"It has never been easy. There are no expectations. When I first got into the squad, I wasn't expecting to play. The 'deal or no deal' moment when the teamsheet goes up will be as true for this next match as it was for the first one so there are no expectations.

"I'm in the squad with a chance to play. The manager will decide who starts on Saturday. The outcome being positive is all that matters."