England v Algeria: David James odds-on to start on Friday

England / Joe Dyer / 14 June 2010 / Leave a comment Free £25 Bet

Rob Green pictured after his howler on Saturday night

Betfair are offering a market on which keeper Fabio Capello chooses for Friday's starting lineup - and David James is the early favourite

"Rob Green is [2.32] to retain Fabio Capello's faith, despite the Italian manager's implication that he was impressed with Green's second-half recovery."

David James is the [1.62] favourite to start for England in Friday's second group game against Algeria after Robert Green's horror mistake cost them victory in the opener against USA.

The West Ham goalkeeper is [2.32] to retain Fabio Capello's faith, despite the Italian manager's implication that he was impressed with Green's second-half recovery.

As Capello made the decision to open the tournament with Green in goal, some would be surprised to see him completely hung out to dry, however the England boss does have previous form.

After all, Scott Carson hasn't been seen in an England shirt since being made the scapegoat for a goal conceded in a friendly against Germany that - in truth - was more John Terry's fault than the keeper's.

But what happens if Capello decides to drop Green, yet James isn't fit enough to take his place? Odds of [4.0] can be found on Joe Hart making his first competitive appearance against the bottom team in Group C.

Tags: Algeria, David James, England, Joe Hart, Robert Green, Scott Carson