West Ham United captain Lucas Neill believes two talented goalkeepers could play a starring role when the Hammers entertain Fulham on Sunday.
The Cottagers arrived at the Boleyn Ground having conceded just six goals in nine Premier League fixtures away from home - the joint-best record in the top-flight. Central to that run of form has been Fulham and Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who Neill has lined up alongside many times for the Socceroos.
The United skipper has great respect for the 36-year-old, while he holds West Ham United and England goalkeeper Robert Green in similar high esteem. Therefore, Australia national team captain Neill believes both could play an influential role in this weekend's fixture.
"Mark and Robert are very similar goalkeepers. They are both very good shot-stoppers and very focussed and determined people. Mark is a very shrewd guy off the field. He's very well-educated and a great family man. He is a great professional and a leader among a group of leaders. He's very disciplined, always trains hard and is always very proud of what he's achieved and what he is trying to achieve both for his club and for his country. He's just an all-round great guy."
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