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West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster suggests he will not make England return
The loaned out Birmingham shot-stopper sprung a surprise by announcing an early international retirement in the summer, and says he is still happy with his decision
8 Dec 2011 07:23:00
By John Stammers
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West Bromwich Albion loanee keeper Ben Foster has admitted he is still happy with his decision to make himself unavailable for England because it is keeping him free of injury.
The 28-year-old declared his surprise early international retirement towards the end of last season before making the temporary move to The Hawthorns from relegated Birmingham City.
Although Joe Hart is Fabio Capello's first choice, no-one is yet to secure the second keeper spot in the lead-up to Euro 2012 and Foster appears content to remain uninvolved.
He told reporters: "The main reason to stop playing for England was to get rid of any niggling injuries - and at the moment I have stayed injury free.
"I am happy with the way things are going at the moment."
The former Manchester United player has played 14 games for the Baggies this season so far, keeping three clean sheets along the way, and has helped Roy Hodgson's side move five points clear of the relegation zone.
The keeper, who also had a loan spell at Watford, made his debut for the national side four years ago against Spain, but only managed to add four caps before making himself unavailable.
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The 28-year-old declared his surprise early international retirement towards the end of last season before making the temporary move to The Hawthorns from relegated Birmingham City.
Although Joe Hart is Fabio Capello's first choice, no-one is yet to secure the second keeper spot in the lead-up to Euro 2012 and Foster appears content to remain uninvolved.
He told reporters: "The main reason to stop playing for England was to get rid of any niggling injuries - and at the moment I have stayed injury free.
"I am happy with the way things are going at the moment."
The former Manchester United player has played 14 games for the Baggies this season so far, keeping three clean sheets along the way, and has helped Roy Hodgson's side move five points clear of the relegation zone.
The keeper, who also had a loan spell at Watford, made his debut for the national side four years ago against Spain, but only managed to add four caps before making himself unavailable.
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