Robinson must show mettle, says McClaren

ENGLAND coach Steve McClaren has challenged Paul Robinson to be “tough enough” to withstand the criticism that has accompanied his miserable Wembley howler.

Robinson’s position as England’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper is under severe threat following the blunder which gifted Germany their equaliser on Wednesday night.

The 27-year-old has retained McClaren’s confidence throughout a spell of poor form which was triggered by a mishap against Croatia last October when an unfortunate bobble meant he aimed a fresh air shot at a Gary Neville back-pass which rolled past him into the net.