Obviously I think he can. Robinson has been out of form for some time. But here is what The Guardian has to say about his spell at Charlton:
If some may think Carson's inclusion is a gamble, no one at Charlton Athletic, where Carson spent last season on loan from Liverpool, regards anything about their former goalkeeper as remotely suspect. Andy Woodman, the current goalkeeping coach at The Valley, was working at West Ham United last season and did not coach Carson but has heard nothing but praise for him at Charlton.
"The feedback I've been getting here is that Scott Carson is brilliant," said Woodman yesterday. "Everyone here is really happy for him that he has got into the England side. He was player of the year here last season and everyone says he has an old head on young shoulders and is more than capable of playing in big games for England.
"No one here doubts that he'll be able to cope mentally. From what I've seen of Scott Carson, he's a terrific keeper with great shot-stopping ability, tremendously sharp reflexes and superb handling. I've been extremely impressed by him. He's also got the experience of having played in high-pressure relegation games for Charlton last season. I think England are in good hands."
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I read an interview with Carson earlier in the week where he said that at Charltion he was having to making 6 or 7 saves a game, but with Villa he may be only has 1 to make. He went on to say how this was helping him to improve his concentration - After last nights error, I'd say there is still plenty of room for improvement!
To be honest, it was McClarens mistake to play him in such a big game.
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