Capello Drops James Hint

England boss Fabio Capello has revealed his World Cup squad numbers, with Portsmouth goalkeeper David James gaining the No.1 shirt.

There has been much speculation as to who will start between the posts for England’s World Cup opener against the United States on 12th June.

James has been vying with West Ham shot-stopper Rob Green for the role, while Joe Hart has enjoyed a great season on-loan with Birmingham to put himself in the frame.

But Capello may be about to trust in experience by handing veteran James the No.1 jersey, with Green given the No.12 shirt and Hart No.23.

Across the back four, there are few surprises with Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson given the No.2 jersey, centre-halves Rio Ferdinand and John Terry in at 5 and 6 respectively, while left-back Ashley Cole is No.3.

In midfield, Spurs right winger Aaron Lennon has received the famous No.7 shirt, while on the left wing, Joe Cole is No.11, with the midfield partnership of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard No.4 and No.8 respectively.

Up front, first choice striker Wayne Rooney is No.10 and Capello has hinted Peter Crouch could be his starting partner against the Americans by handing the beanpole striker the No.9 shirt.

England squad numbers

Goalkeepers: 1 D James, 12 R Green, 23 J Hart.

Defenders: 2 G Johnson, 3 A Cole, 5 R Ferdinand, 6 J Terry, 13 S Warnock, 15 M Upson, 18 J Carragher, 20 L King.

Midfielders: 4 S Gerrard, 7 A Lennon, 8 F Lampard, 11 J Cole, 14 G Barry, 16 J Milner, 17 S Wright-Phillips, 22 M Carrick.

Forwards: 9 P Crouch, 10 W Rooney, 19 J Defoe, 21 E Heskey.