Robinson move may boost England hopes

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The 28-year-old goalkeeper was his country's undisputed number one for almost two years until a series of high-profile blunders saw his confidence plummet and saw him dropped at both club and international level.

Robinson's fall from grace is certainly reflected in the relatively modest £3.5million transfer fee that made him Paul Ince's first signing since becoming Rovers boss.

It appears to be shrewd move for both the player, who has secured a five-year deal, and his new club, who are set to lose long-serving keeper Brad Friedel to Aston Villa after the midlands club were given permission to speak to the American.

Robinson is nine years Friedel's junior and able to give what should be his best years to his new employers.

Yet, 37-year-old Friedel enjoyed a significantly more impressive season than his would-be replacement last year, building on his reputation as one of the top-flight's most consistent performers while Robinson's reputation floundered.