Former goalkeeper Shilton, England's record appearance holder with 125 caps, told Press Association Sport: "I don't know why Rio isn't playing, whether it's an injury or not, but if he has just pulled out for no reason then I totally disagree with that.I wouldn't have enjoyed it as a goalkeeper," he added. "Those games are a waste of time in a sense, although you have to be on your toes as you don't want to concede against San Marino. But it will have been a good confidence booster for the game on Tuesday.He added: "Playing for your country, for me, was the ultimate but that seems to have changed a little bit.Roy Hodgson's side face a far sterner test against Group H leaders Montenegro on Tuesday night, but Shilton is confident they can get the job done and take a big step towards qualifying for Brazil.I don't know the circumstances of what went on but I wanted to get every cap I could. To play in the World Cup and try to win something for England was the ultimate.Shilton admitted he would not have enjoyed playing San Marino, where current number one Joe Hart was little more than a spectator as England ran out 8-0 winners.
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