The Marseille goalkeeper has endured another inconsistent season after receiving an eight-month ban last year for spitting at a Moroccan referee. He lost his place in the national team to Gregory Coupet during his suspension and looks set to play second fiddle to the Lyon keeper in Germany. The former Manchester United and AS Monaco star won the World Cup in 1998 and European Championships two years later with France and has played more than 70 times for his country. Barthez is an instinctive shot-stopper whose career has been marred by too many crucial errors.