Seaman backs England's goalkeepers

Former England number one David Seaman believes Fabio Capello has selected the right combination of goalkeepers for next month's World Cup.

The Italian has picked Portsmouth's David James, West Ham's Robert Green and Manchester City's Joe Hart, who spent this season on loan at Birmingham, in his 30-man provisional squad.

Barring injury that trio will go to South Africa, despite Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce claiming Capello had made a mistake in not taking Paul Robinson.

But Seaman, who won 75 caps and went to two World Cups between 1988 and 2002, thinks Capello has done the right thing in opting for Hart.

"For me Capello has got the goalkeepers right," he revealed.

"There is a good contrast with David James, who has a huge amount of experience, Robert Green, who is pushing David and Joe Hart, who has had a superb season at Birmingham."

He added: "I know Green has played the last few games but for me David James is first choice.

"Sam Allardyce has a great case for saying Paul Robinson should have been selected but by bringing Joe Hart in he can gain valuable experience.

"When I was in the squad (but not first choice) I still felt I was involved and it is a great experience.

"I know Hart is not going to get a game but if, God forbid, you had two goalkeeping injuries I wouldn't have any worries about Joe because of the season he has had at Birmingham. He is in form."