Scott Carson

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Since starting with Leeds United's academy in 2002 he has struggled to find first team status despite transfers to various clubs including Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Aston Villa. His International career however shows great promise with 29 caps at under-21 level and a handful of appearances for the senior team. Signed for West Bromwich Albion in July 2008 and recalled for England's 2010 world cup qualifiers.

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West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson has been released from the England squad following a family bereavement. Carson was hoping to make his first international appearance for two years against Bulgaria at Wembley on Friday but will now play no part in the Euro 2012 qualifier. The 24-year-old shot-stopper was competing with Ben Foster for the right to provide cover for new England... [more»]

West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson has apologised for his actions during Tuesday's home defeat against Cardiff City when he was sent off. Carson was dismissed for violent conduct eight minutes from time after clashing with Bluebirds striker Michael Chopra. The shot-stopper, who now faces a three-game ban, told Albion's official website: "I'm captain of the team, a role I take very seriously,... [more»]

West Bromwich Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is waiting to talk to Scott Carson before deciding whether to take further action against the goalkeeper for his sending-off against Cardiff City. Carson is facing a three-match ban for allegedly aiming a headbutt at Bluebirds striker Michael Chopra eight minutes from time in the 2-0 home defeat for the Baggies. Di Matteo told the Express & Star: "I... [more»]

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson is a doubt for England's World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Wednesday after missing training. Carson is sidelined with a thigh strain and with Robert Green and Paul Robinson vying for the number one jersey, is unlikely to be risked against the Group Six whipping boys by head coach Fabio Capello. Elsewhere, Capello could opt to leave David... [more»]

Scott Carson still believes West Brom can pull off a second Great Escape in four years this season. The goalkeeper thinks the Baggies will stay up if they can win five of their last eight games of the season, so replicating the last-day drama of the 2004-05 campaign when Albion survived. Carson said: "I've been through it before at Charlton. I've had the experience and it isn't a nice feeling,... [more»]