Green is poised to be given a first start for his country in Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan because James is absent due to surgery.

The West Ham player is a massive admirer of the way James has re-established himself as England's first choice at the age of 38 after his 'Calamity James' tag in the past threatened to curtail his international career.

Green said: "'Jamo' has done tremendously well since coming back into the England side and he is a credit to himself and his form is something you aspire to.

"You see someone make a mistake as an England goalkeeper and it's something you wouldn't wish on anyone. But it's how you respond from that.

"The guys who play in goal for England have responded tremendously well, hence they are still in the squad or are back in now.

"'Jamo' is a prime example of that because he has been lambasted from all quarters at various points of his career.

"He has come back stronger and better and that is something all the younger guys can take stock from and learn from and use him as a tremendous example."

Green has made just two appearances as a substitute for his country - against Colombia in New York in 2005 and Spain in Seville four months ago.

He could face additional competition from Arsenal's Manuel Almunia when the Spanish-born player qualifies for British citizenship next month.

But Green will have no problem in competing with the 32-year-old should he get the call after five years residing in the United Kingdom.

Green said: "There is a lot of speculation. Almunia has done tremendously well at Arsenal and it is a decision he has to make.

"It is very hypothetical but I am sure he will have a long hard think about it. It (the England goalkeeping role) is a high-pressurised position and, if you are Spanish, it could be even more so.

"That is something for him to take stock of. It is a difficult one to call.

"As a player, you want the best players available and as a manager it is the same. If that comes around, it is something for the FA to take stock off.

"People have done it in the past and, if he were to do it, I wouldn't have a problem with it. It's a challenge.

"You are here for challenge. It is enough of a challenge for the guys to get a position in the team and, if another one were to come along, then so be it.

"It is one you can sulk about or get on and deal with it."

Green, joined in the squad this week by Paul Robinson and Scott Carson, has faith in his ability and will not give a second thought to what happened to Carson on his competitive England debut in the Euro 2008 qualifier with Croatia at Wembley.

Carson's blunder gifted Croatia the opening goal in a 3-2 win as England failed to go through to the finals.

Green said: "The game at the weekend is a massive game for the country. Whoever plays, knows the importance of it. But I don't think any one of us would give history second thoughts.

"Between the three of us, we've got the confidence and ability to go out and do a job and the confidence you have in yourselves doesn't take into account the history of past games and what happened.

"It's something that has happened and you move on."