11.   Basile is toying with the idea of dropping Sergio Goycoechea, the first choice goalkeeper who has never looked good since letting in those five humiliating goals.

12.   Controversial Spanish coach Javier Clemente hit out Thursday at FIFA over the banning of his first choice goalkeeper for their opening World Cup match against South Korea.

13.   First choice goalkeeper David Seaman has shaken off a groin strain and will also be fit to face the Swedes.

14.   England remain concerned about the condition of first choice goalkeeper David Seaman, who has a groin strain, midfielder Kieron Dyer and left back Ashley Cole.

15.   Even clubless first choice goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu was playing for top Turkish team Besiktas until August.

16.   Midfielder Kieron Dyer, defender Ashley Cole and first choice goalkeeper David Seaman are also battling to shake off injuries.