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Joe Hart drops World Cup clanger in front of Gareth Southgate as Jack Butland wins battle of England goalies

Was this the night the curtain fell on Joe Hart’s England career?

With 75 caps and four tournaments under his belt, there was a strong case that the West Ham keeper’s vast experience would prove invaluable for Gareth Southgate at this summer’s World Cup.

But, in front of the watching England manager, Hart’s late spill of Xherdan Shaqiri’s shot to gift Peter Crouch a Stoke lifeline may well mean he’s watching events in Russia from the comfort of his armchair.

Peter Crouch scored with 11 minutes remaining for relegation threatened Stoke City
Peter Crouch scored with 11 minutes remaining for relegation threatened Stoke City

Hart had to stand miserably afterwards as the Stoke fans chanted ‘England’s No 4’ at him.