After the return of David Beckham, rumours are rife that Steve McClaren could recall the thirty-something pair of David James and Sol Campbell.

England, it seems, are becoming a venerable Dad’s Army. With the youthful David Bentley missing the call for the right-wing position, I can only assume that McClaren is digging up Stanley Matthews’ grave as we speak.

Peter Shilton could be the next number one, with Geoff Hurst recalled upfront - why not?  He’s got a decent record against Germany.  And he’s probably fitter than Michael Owen.