( CNN ) -- CNN gave you the chance to pitch your questions to Team USA 's goalkeeper Tim Howard recently and now he has answered . The U.S. are hopeful of glory in South Africa where English Premier League star Howard will be helping his team do battle against England , Algeria and Slovenia in World Cup Group C. Play the video at the top of the page to find out what motivates Howard ahead of the South Africa tournament , whether the goalkeeper thinks the form of his side from the Confederations Cup can be continued and if there is `` smack-talk '' between the Everton teammates who are Africa-bound . The 31-year-old also tells CNN 's Pedro Pinto about his thoughts regarding a move back to Major League Soccer ( MLS ) and which striker he fears most in the world . Born in North Brunswick , New Jersey former Manchester United goalkeeper Howard has won 29 caps for USA . Having replaced France 's Fabien Barthez at Old Trafford , 6 ' 2 '' Howard moved to Everton in February 2007 for $ 4.67 million where he has now made 138 appearances . USA finished top of the CONCACAF qualifying group -- where Howard 's former Everton teammate Landon Donovan set a new USA record for World Cup qualifying goals scored by contributing to his side 's 2-1 win against Honduras . He scored in the away game against Honduras to seal a 3-2 victory and secure a place at the World Cup finals . This is now USA 's sixth consecutive World Cup finals appearance and many are expecting the side to go far .
Ryan Howard has now made over 135 appearances for English Premier League side Everton . This tournament will mark Howard 's sixth consecutive World Cup finals appearance . Ask your questions to this stars of English and American football .