England manager Roy Hodgson has backed Joe Hart despite
his blunder during England's 3-2 friendly win over Scotland but warned he will
be keeping a close eye on the Manchester City keeper.
After three seasons as England's undisputed number one,
Hart is suddenly under pressure following an inexplicable blunder to gift
Scotland their opening goal at Wembley on Wednesday.
"He was gutted," said Hodgson. "The first
thing he did at half-time was apologise to me for letting in the goal.
"But it is not a perfect world. Good players make
mistakes," added Hodgson. "I wouldn't leave him out of the next game
because he made that mistake.
"Like everyone else though, the competition for
places is getting stronger.
"Ben Foster is a good goalkeeper and now we have the
experienced John Ruddy back as well. Jack Butland also has talent.
"We might not have 20 but we have a good four or
five. Joe's place is as much open to competition as anyone else's. I can't give
guarantees.
"I hope I am not going to be the type of guy who
chops and changes at every mistake but I will be watching him closely in the
coming games.
"Hopefully he will produce a few wonder games for
City."
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