Harry Redknapp has rejected talk that has suggested he will return to Portsmouth for David James

DAVID JAMES shrugged off the disappointment of a goalless draw against Championship opposition, hailing the defence as he declared: We’re starting to look like our old se

It took a David James save one of his season’s best to avoid defeat and save the south coast side from early FA Cup exit.

How disappointing – and yet, somewhat inevitable – to see Portsmouth and England keeper David James revert to type over the festive period.

A determined defensive performance from Portsmouth was compromised in the final ten minutes of the game at Emirates Stadium as an error from David James allowed William Gallas to secure an important 1-0 win for Arsenal against their former favourite Tony Adams.

Robert Green’s England frustration is set to continue next year after England coach Fabio Capello insisted David James is still the best keeper in the country.

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is poised for an extraordinary return to PSV Eindhoven in January, allowing Harry Redknapp to sign England No 1 David James.

David James believes the UEFA Cup has been a “poisoned chalice” for Portsmouth, with the England keeper claiming that Tony Adams’ squad have suffered from fatigue.

David James has called on Portsmouth to demonstrate their ambition by spending money on transfers.

Tony Adams has jumped to the defence of under fire keeper David James whose mistake handed Wolfsburg the winner on Thursday night.