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Axillo · 25-12-07, 09:27 PM

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has not ruled out the possibility of representing England in the future.

The 30-year-old has yet to be capped by Spain and will qualify to play for England in a year's time having spent four years with the north London club.

"They (Spain) have never, never called me," said Almunia.
"If other people want me, I have to study my situation and take a decision because it is good for me - I will not close myself to anything."
Almunia has been in impressive form having kept 11 clean sheets in 22 games this season, relegating Germany international Jens Lehmann to the substitutes' bench.

But his performances have yet to convince Spain manager Luis Aragones, who has a plethora of world-class goalkeepers at his disposal, including Real Madrid's Iker Casillas, Valencia's Santiago Canizares and Liverpool's Pepe Reina.

Almunia's admission could give new England manager Fabio Capello a further option to explore as he looks for a long-term solution to the goalkeeping dilemma.

"I always say I have to wait to see what is happening at that moment, or which goalkeeper England has, or which goalkeeper Spain has, look at the situation and take a decision," said the Pamplona-born keeper.
"It would be a big decision but I wouldn't care if I had two days to take it."

Give your opinion on who you think should be england number one and your view on Almunia.

My view:

Hes obviously much better than all current england goalkeepers, remember David "Big Jessy" James, or Paul "Let in the ball" Robinson and lets not start on Scott Carson.
Theyve all made mistakes when it comes to the big time, and as for club level none of them play for Arsenal, the team who currently sit top of the EPL, So he clearly deserves the number one spot.

or?

or what about..

who do you think