Scott Loach may have been called up for the England squad but Opta's analysis of his Watford form last term suggests he still has much to learn.
The Hornets youngster will be on the bench when Joe Hart keeps goal against Hungary at Wembley with Blackburn rookie Frank Fielding also promoted as cover by Fabio Capello.
The Italian lost Paul Robinson and Ben Foster through international retirement and injury and appears to have moved on from World Cup performers David James and Rob Green.
Loach has been a target for the Premier League big guns - Tottenham tried to sign him on the last day of the winter transfer window - and is clearly one to watch.
However, Opta's table based on last season's Championship sees him well behind a number of other English contenders.
Top man was Newcastle's Steve Harper, who will be the Magpies' number one at Old Trafford when they kick off their top-flight campaign on Monday night.
Somerset-born Chris Weale of Leicester, 28, may also feel he's been overlooked.
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