Joe Hart set for England World Cup axe with Gareth Southgate concerned over lack of gametime

JOE HART is reportedly set to be axed from England's World Cup squad by Gareth Southgate.

The England international was in the most recent Three Lions squad but didn't play in either of their matches against Italy and the Netherlands.

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The Three Lions boss has issues throughout his squad, but the biggest is who should be his No1.

Jordan Pickford looks like Southgate's  firt-choice, with Jack Butland and Tom Heaton in line for the other squad places, according to the

The former Torino stopper has 75 caps, but he has endured a traumatic last two years.

Hart, 30,who became England No1 after the 2010 World Cup, has spent this season as a loanee at West Ham but has struggled to keep his place in their team.

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The reports also claims Southgate is considering restoring Tom Heaton to his squad.

Though Heaton first needs to regain his place in Burnely's first team.

While Hart, who had a woeful Euros 2016 has seen his stock fall since, and looks certain to be sent back to Manchester City at the send of the season - where he is unwanted by Pep Guardiola.