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We're now unquestionably seeing the keeper that Villa fans sang the praises of a couple of years ago. That save at Preston was as good as they come, especially as he was unsighted for a crucial split-second. However, even though Southgate does tend to cast his net wider than previous England bosses, I still think he'd probably want some Prem experience behind Sam before dropping him in at the deep end.

In related news, every time I watch Watford nowadays, Foster seems to have turned into Zuberhowler. I wouldn't have said so this time last year, but right now I'm very, very glad with which one we've got between the sticks.