K.Keegan defends D.James © EuroFootball.com

After the match between the national football teams of England and Austria last weekend, goalkeeper Deivydas James received a lot of criticism. His mistake in letting the ball slip through his hands allowed Austria to secure a 2-2 draw.

But Manchester City's head coach Kevin Keegan says that the goalkeeper should not be criticized so harshly. He believes that James is mature enough to handle the pressure.

“When David was still playing at the club, he wasn't a strong-willed person. But now he is 34 years old and his nerves are stronger," Keegan said.

“I don't think we should worry about him. He is invaluable to our club. After playing for the England team, he is already preparing for this Saturday's match against . I think he is ready for it, as David is a professional footballer,” he added.