England call-up shocks Foster

MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Ben Foster today admitted he was astonished to be called up to England’s World Cup squad.

Sat, 27 May, 2006 - 01:00

Foster was added to the standby list after Scott Carson’s promotion to the main squad following the injury suffered by Robert Green on Thursday.

The 23-year-old, who helped Watford to promotion to the Premiership while on loan at Vicarage Road, was two days into his holiday in Dubai when he got the surprise call.

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Courts Soccer International Place: Vicarage Road Place: Dubai Person: Foster Person: Ben Foster Person: Scott Carson Person: Robert Green Event: Premiership Organisation: England Organisation: Watford

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