Green's Rehabilitation All Too Sudden!

So Green could go from zero to potential hero in virtually no time whatsoever. But on the back of what? Yes he made a brilliant save against Spurs although, unlike Cudicini in the same game, he didn't need the help of the bar to keep the ball out. And yes, he played well against Fulham, making two good saves to add to a couple of good uns against Spurs. But it is only a couple of games since West Ham fans were clamouring for Green to be rested from first team duty.

Three years ago, when the bandwagon for Green to be selected for England got properly into gear on the West Ham boards, I cautioned that his selection might not be to the benefit of the club. I warned then that Green was not international quality and that a bad error playing for England could destroy his fragile confidence. And lo and behold, cometh the World Cup and so the prediction of Fanno came to pass, and Green's club form did nosedive in consequence.

Now, all is forgotten it seems. Or more accurately, Capello has run out of options because Robinson has told the Italian where to stuff his recall and Carson is crap. So, with nowhere else to turn, Fabio has reverted to Green.

So what, you might ask, he isn't going to be picked is he? Well, the trouble there is that Foster is as fragile as a champagne flute in a tumble dryer and Hart may just pull up lame too. If Green is rushed back into the spotlight too soon, I fear a repeat.

If he was genuinely international quality, I would be delighted to see Green back. But he isn't. No good  can come of this I fear: not for Green, not for England and not for West Ham.