Etheridge is probably our most consistent player, a bit like Marshall was the last time we were in the PL. he has come on leaps and bounds since he joined us. I have always rated Smithies though, but why we paid £3.5m to have him as a back up I just don't know./

If Etheridge hadn't already committed to play for the Philippines, he would surely have had a call up for England by now. The called up Betenelli for the last game! Apart from Pickford they don't have much, Hart is out of it, Pope and Heaton have been injured. Their loss.