Talking to TheFA.com he said: “He has been a talented goalkeeper for many years but now he has the experience and has become the number one for the England team.

”He likes to control the back four and tell them what to do, and he’s very good at it.”

Tord also reveals some of James’ other interest: “He’s an intelligent boy,” he says.

Go to England TV to watch the full interview with Tord as he begins his rundown of England's Euro 2004 squad between the sticks with James.