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England keeper Joe Hart blasted by fans for arrogantly claiming: ‘I’ve had nothing to do at Euro 2016’

Three Lions No1 has felt the full Twitter backlash for making the bold statement after 0-0 stalemate against Slovakia

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JOE HART has come under-fire from England fans for claiming: I haven't had anything to do at Euro 2016.

The Three Lions keeper, 29, made the bold statement after playing his part in the disappointing 0-0 draw with Slovakia on Monday.

England keeper Joe Hart has come under-fire for claiming he has had "nothing to do" at Euro 2016
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Joe Hart has come under-fire for saying he has had "nothing to do" at Euro 2016Credit: AP:Associated Press
Joe Hart is helpless as Vasili Berezutski's header loops over him into the back of the net
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Joe Hart is helpless as Vasili Berezutski's header loops over him into the netCredit: Getty Images
Joe Hart was criticised for his technique when Gareth Bale scored a 35-yard free-kick
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Joe Hart was criticised for his technique when Gareth Bale scored from 35 yardsCredit: Getty Images

He told : "We all wanted to finish top but we didn't. We have dominated every corner of the pitch and every Slovakian player will be proud of that result.

"We are into the next round and nobody will want to play us. I haven't had anything to do in the whole tournament to be honest, we have been playing very well as a team."

But supporters have taken to social media to remind the Manchester City No1 of exactly what he HAS had to do - but failed at.

England have conceded twice - against Russia and Wales - and Hart's goalkeeping was criticised both times.

The first - a looping header by Vasili Berezutski - appeared to be within reach of Roy Hodgson's first choice stopper, but still found its way past him.

And Hart was criticised for his positioning in Gareth Bale's 35-yard free-kick in the Three Lions' 2-1 win over Wales.

Joe Hart kisses wife Kimberley Crew after England beat Wales 2-1
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Joe Hart kisses wife Kimberley Crew after England drew 0-0 with SlovakiaCredit: PA:Press Association
Joe Hart claims nobody will want to face England in the next round of Euro 2016
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Joe Hart claims nobody will want to face England in the next round of Euro 2016Credit: Getty Images

Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann told  Radio 5 Live: "I think Joe was nervous. He didn't need a three-man wall. It would have given him a better sight of the free-kick without it.

"Then he used the wrong technique. I think he used his fists, not his palm. It seems to me his hands aren't flexible enough to deal with the balls. I've recognised that in the Premier League at times.

"On top of that, he didn't attack the ball. Because of this, his body language was too defensive."

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