A disappointing England training session yesterday by Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has all but made up the mind of manager Steve McClaren ahead of their Euro2008 clash with Croatia.

The Times says McClaren is giving serious consideration to handing a competitive debut to Aston Villa's Scott Carson in tomorrow's crucial European Championship qualifying match against Croatia at Wembley and, even if Robinson keeps his place, it may prove to be only a stay of execution as first-choice goalkeeper.

Although he has kept clean sheets in all but two of England's 11 qualifying matches, Robinson's form has failed to inspire confidence and, after an erratic display at London Colney, the Tottenham Hotspur player's position is under serious threat.