Portsmouth FC and England goalkeeper David James has signed a new contract, but not one that sheds any light on his future with the struggling club. James has agreed to become the face of FA Cup title sponsor and Football League partner E.ON's new 'Great Saves' environmental marketing campaign.

The campaign is aimed to encourage people to share their energy saving techniques, with a child's place as a mascot at the FA Cup final at Wembley in May on offer to the person who offers the best idea. James and Portsmouth won the FA Cup at Wembley in 2008 before the current storm broke over the club.

It is not yet known how much James is receiving for his involvement, but any payment would be useful for the goalkeeper, given his club's financial woes. Portsmouth are currently in the headlines for financial difficulties which have seen them miss payments of their players' wages three times in the last six months. This week saw the Fratton Park players told they would be paid their December wages on Tuesday, but no payment was eventually made, followed by the same chain of events the following day. A number of players are believed to be exploring the legal options open to them, which could include being released from their contracts. Whether James is one of those players is unknown.

 Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has now made public that the club may have to sell players. Unofficially, the whole squad is believed to be up for sale, while the Professional Footballers' Association have criticised Pompey as damaging the credibility of the whole sport.

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E.ON's sponsorship of the FA Cup will end following the 2010 final.