England: James expects more frustration

David James believes Slovenia will adopt similar tactics to Algeria in a bid to frustrate England in Wednesday's make-or-break World Cup meeting in Port Elizabeth.The recalled goalkeeper admits England have to succeed where they failed during the...

David James believes Slovenia will adopt similar tactics to Algeria in a bid to frustrate England in Wednesday's make-or-break World Cup meeting in Port Elizabeth.
The recalled goalkeeper admits England have to succeed where they failed during the goalless draw with Algeria in Cape Town in unlocking the Slovenian defence.
Fabio Capello's side were restricted to just one worthwhile effort on target in the entire 90 minutes in Cape Town from midfielder Frank Lampard.
James admits Algeria's tactics restricted the impact of Wayne Rooney, whose latest blank in front of goal means he has scored just once in his last nine internationals.
The Portsmouth player, recalled in place of Robert Green, said: "They did everything they could to stop us and you have got to give Algeria credit for that.
"It didn't make for a good football match. It is a funny situation. The game today is pretty much what we can expect on Wednesday against Slovenia.
"In one sense, it will open our eyes in terms of what we need to do to win the game.
"Offensively it was frustrating because Algeria had their gameplan sorted and they did their homework and it paid off.
"Wayne Rooney was arguably forced into positions he didn't want to be in because of the way Algeria set up defensively.
"Maybe there is tension, frustration, because you are playing against a side who didn't want to get beaten.
"But if we want to be successful in this World Cup, we have to combat this. We are going to get it again on Wednesday because the opposition don't need to win the game."
James relished his first taste of World Cup finals action at the age of 39 but does not want it to end in midweek - and he has no problem with not knowing the starting line-up until two hours before games start.
He added: "I was prepared to play. If I had not been chosen, then I was ready to come on if needed.
"It is the first time I've played in a World Cup. I don't want Wednesday to be the last taste of it. I'm confident the team will do well.
"I knew I was going to play five minutes before we left the hotel. Robert Green wished me all the best.
"Not knowing you are playing until so late makes you prepared. It does not affect your focus."

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