By Danny Wright
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has set his sights on playing for England at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
James is expected to play for England on Wednesday in a friendly against France, but the goalkeeper insists his ambitions run further than the present.
He told BBC Radio Five Live: “I assume I’m in the frame for qualification, and the finals. I’ve set myself that goal,”
“It would be pointless coming in for a couple of friendlies and then being waved off again.”
The 37-year-old has enjoyed a renaissance on the South Coast with Portsmouth, undoubtedly enjoying the form of his career under Harry Redknapp, who signed from him Manchester City 18 months ago.
James was overlooked by former England manager Steve McClaren, but under Fabio Capello he has been given the chance to add to his 36 England caps.
However, the former Liverpool man recognises the competition for places in the England camp is strong.
He added: “There are enough English goalkeepers out there now who are good enough to play at international level. It’s going to be tough,”
“Robert Green at West Ham has being doing well, (and) Tottenham’s Paul Robinson has had a resurrection in some respects and deserves to be back in the squad,”
“Joe Hart at Manchester City is going to be a very good goalkeeper and I think Scott Carson is going to have a long and well-established England career.”
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