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Portsmouth keeper James handed England No1 shirt - but no guarantee

The England No1 shirt for Portsmouth goalkeeper David James is no guarantee he is Fabio Capello's first-choice.

The Daily Mail says James was handed the No 1 jersey, though FA insiders said it was more "out of respect" to the 39- year-old than a clue as to which goalkeeper would start against the USA on Saturday week.

Many still favour West Ham United's Robert Green as England's World Cup No1.

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