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On [[26 May]] [[2006]], Foster was named on the stand-by list for England's [[FIFA World Cup 2006|2006 World Cup]] squad, because of [[Robert Green]]'s injury in a "B" international against [[Belarus national football team|Belarus]]. |
On [[26 May]] [[2006]], Foster was named on the stand-by list for England's [[FIFA World Cup 2006|2006 World Cup]] squad, because of [[Robert Green]]'s injury in a "B" international against [[Belarus national football team|Belarus]]. |
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After Foster re-signed on loan for Watford, he was called up to [[Steve McClaren]]'s first [[England national football team|England]] squad as one of three goalkeepers for the friendly against [[Greece national football team|Greece]]. Since his first call-up but prior to his injury, Foster was named in every England squad, and made his England debut in the 1–0 defeat against [[Spain national football team|Spain]] on [[7 February]] [[2007]] |
After Foster re-signed on loan for Watford, he was called up to [[Steve McClaren]]'s first [[England national football team|England]] squad as one of three goalkeepers for the friendly against [[Greece national football team|Greece]]. Since his first call-up but prior to his injury, Foster was named in every England squad, and made his England debut in the 1–0 defeat against [[Spain national football team|Spain]] on [[7 February]] [[2007]]. |
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Foster Made his Manchester United debut on 15 March 2008 against Derby County. |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benjamin Anthony Foster | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:01, 23 February 2008 (UTC) | |||
Ben Foster (born 3 April 1983 in Leamington Spa) is an English association footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He plays club football for Manchester United in the Premier League.
Club career
Racing Club Warwick
Ben Foster started his football career at Racing Club Warwick in 2000. He spent a season there before he joined Stoke City.
Stoke City
During his time at Stoke, Foster had loan spells at Tiverton Town,[1] Bristol City, Stafford Rangers, Kidderminster Harriers and Wrexham. Foster sustained a cruciate knee ligament injury in June 2003 while playing tennis, this sidelined him for a period of six months.[2][3]
Manchester United
Ben Foster was spotted by Alex Ferguson, playing for Wrexham, on loan from Stoke, when the Man Utd manager was watching his son, Darren, in the LDV Vans Trophy Final in 2005, which Wrexham won. Manchester United had been struggling for many years to replace goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel, and Ferguson decided to move for the young Foster – paying £1 million but Foster has only made one appearance for Manchester United which was in a pre-season friendly against Orlando Pirates.
He joined Manchester United from Stoke City on 19 July 2005. Between 2005 and 2007, he was on loan to Watford. Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd has claimed that "he's better than current Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar" and believes that "he is going to be the best goalkeeper in the world."[4] Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested that Foster will succeed Edwin van der Sar as first-choice keeper at United and should eventually replace Paul Robinson as "England's next goalkeeper."[5]
Foster had an impressive season at Watford, attracting plaudits from opponents and commentators. His long goal-kick was a particular asset for Watford as many of the team's goals came via so called 'route one' football, with a long clearance from Foster collected by strikers Marlon King and Darius Henderson in promising positions. His imposing stature, confidence at set-pieces and excellent shot-stopping ability also stood out in what was his first full professional season. Foster helped Watford reach the Premier League by beating Leeds United 3–0 in the Championship play-off final.
On 10 August 2006, Foster re-signed on loan for Watford after Manchester United secured the services of Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak on loan. Foster remained at Vicarage Road for the entire 2006–07 season as United had no option to recall him.
In June 2007, it was announced that Foster would undergo surgery on a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee.[6] He returned to light training towards the end of 2007, before moving on to a more rigorous regime in mid-January 2008 and made a comeback in a reserves game against Middlesbrough on the 6th March 2008.
Foster made his debut for Manchester United on 15 March 2008 against Derby County as Edwin van der Sar was injured and Tomasz Kuszczak was suspended having been sent off against Portsmouth in the FA Cup quarter final the previous Saturday. United won that game 1-0.
International career
On 26 May 2006, Foster was named on the stand-by list for England's 2006 World Cup squad, because of Robert Green's injury in a "B" international against Belarus.
After Foster re-signed on loan for Watford, he was called up to Steve McClaren's first England squad as one of three goalkeepers for the friendly against Greece. Since his first call-up but prior to his injury, Foster was named in every England squad, and made his England debut in the 1–0 defeat against Spain on 7 February 2007.
References
- ^ "Foster moves again". Sky Sports. 2002-12-20}. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Foster out for six months". Sky Sports. 2003-06-24. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Foster blow for Potters". Sky Sports. 2003-07-10. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Aidy: Foster to come to the fore
- ^ Fergie tips Foster over Robbo
- ^ "Knee surgery for Man Utd's Foster". BBC Sport. 2007-06-06. Retrieved 2007-06-06.
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External links
- Ben Foster at Soccerbase
- Profile at ManUtd.com
- 1983 births
- Living people
- People from Leamington Spa
- English footballers
- Football (soccer) goalkeepers
- Stoke City F.C. players
- Bristol City F.C. players
- Tiverton Town F.C. players
- Stafford Rangers F.C. players
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
- Wrexham A.F.C. players
- Manchester United F.C. players
- Watford F.C. players
- Premier League players
- The Football League players
- England international footballers