United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann hails national goalkeeper, the Everton and Ex-Man United stopper Tim Howard, as amongst the best five in the world today.
The 35-year-old was so good for Everton this season coach Roberto Martinez described him as vital to their ambitions and extended his contract to 2018.
He served as back-up to Kasey Keller at the 2006 World Cup, and was the starting 'keeper in 2010 as the U.S. ran to the second round.
Brilliant throughout the 2009 Confederations Cup, he won the golden glove award after a 3-2 defeat to Brazil in the final.
During his three seasons at Manchester United, who he joined from New York Metrostars, Howard won the 2004 Premier League 'keeper of the year award, an FA Cup and a League Cup.
Tim Howard-Profile
Known as T. Howard
Surname: Howard
Firstname: Tim
Country: United States
Date of birth: 1979-03-06
Birthplace: North Brunswick
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 90.0 kg
Playing Career
Position: Goalkeeper
Clubs
North Jersey Imperials (1997-1998), New York Metrostars (1998-2003), Manchester United (Eng/2003-May 2006), Everton (Eng/since July 2006)
International appearances: 100
International debut: 10/03/2002, USA-Ecuador (1-0)
Last international appearance: 08/06/2014, USA-Nigeria (2-1)
Playing Honours
International
World Cup: second round (2010), first round (2006), 4 matches
-Gold Cup (2007), finalist (2011), 10 matches
Confederations Cup: Finalist (2009), first round (2003), 7 matches
Club
-English FA Cup (2004)
-English League Cup (2006)
-Community Shield (2003)
Other honours
English Premier League goalkeeper of the year (2004)
MLS Goalkeeper of the year (2001)