Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has backed teammate Heurelho Gomes to start ahead of him in the FA Cup final, joking that he’d refused to play if picked.
Foster is the club’s number one, and has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League this season, but Gomes has got the nod in cup competitions.
The Brazilian played 120 minutes on Sunday as Watford reached their first FA Cup final since 1984, coming from 2-0 down to beat Wolves 3-2 after extra time at Wembley.
The 38-year-old is likely to retire at the end of the season, meaning the cup final would be his final game as a professional, and Foster says there should be no doubt about him keeping his place.
When asked what he would do if picked for the final, Foster said: "I’ll absolutely refuse!
“Heurelho deserves it and should play without a doubt. He has never let this club down and never will. He was fantastic today."
