Former Liverpool goalkeeper and current England goalkeeper coach Ray Clemence has reassured Kirkland that he will still be considered for the squad by England manager Sven Goran Eriksson.
"We are looking forward to seeing him playing again as quickly as possible and the positive thing is that, still being so young, time is very much on his side.
"We all remain convinced that he has what it takes to be a top-quality goalkeeper." said Clemence.