LONDON, July 30 — England’s World Cup goalkeeper David James has signed a one-year deal to play for Championship (second division) Bristol City, the club said today.

The 39-year-old’s contract will run from August 1 with the option of a further year, City added on their website (http://www.bcfc.co.uk).

James (picture) left Portsmouth following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. He then headed to World Cup, where he played the last three games after Rob Green was dropped following a howler in the opener.

James has also played in the Premier League with Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Manchester City and won the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008. — Reuters