James to start for Pompey

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James started in the Premier League opener against Fulham despite missing England’s midweek friendly in Holland.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2009 - 15:32

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James started in the Premier League opener against Fulham despite missing England’s midweek friendly in Holland.

James has been recovering from shoulder surgery but was fit enough to play in the Fratton Park clash that saw Frederic Piquionne and Aaron Mokoena given their competitive Portsmouth debuts.

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