Robinson Admits Error

by Danny Wright

Paul Robinson has admitted he was at fault for Russia's winning goal in England's 2-1 Euro 2008 qualifying defeat in Moscow on Wednesday night.

Robinson failed to hold Alexey Berezutsky’s shot and could only divert the ball into the path of Roman Pavlyuchenko, who promptly tapped in home to win the match.

The defeat leaves England's qualification hopes hanging in the balance having lead 1-0 in Moscow, and Steve McClaren's men must now beat Croatia and rely on Israel drawing or beating the Russians in next month's final game.

"For the second goal, I just didn't get enough on the ball," Robinson told Sky Sports News

"I got a hand on it but not a strong enough hand and the ball fell in the middle of the area. But we had chances as well to have gone further ahead at 1-0. "

Robinson's place in the England side has come under scrutiny following a series of errors for both club and country, with many calling for Portsmouth keeper David James to be recalled to the international fold.

McClaren stuck with Robinson though, and the decision could prove costly as England hope on a minor miracle in Israel next month.

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