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Allardyce backs Hart for England
LONDON: Goalkeeper Joe Hart will retain his place in the England squad despite being dropped by Manchester City, national coach Sam Allardyce said on Monday.
LONDON: Goalkeeper Joe Hart will retain his place in the England squad despite being dropped by Manchester City, national coach Sam Allardyce said on Monday.
Hart, 29, is yet to play for City this season after his new manager Pep Guardiola decided to install Willy Caballero as his first-choice goalkeeper.
Hart, capped 63 times, endured a torrid Euro 2016 with England, but Allardyce will stand by him when he names his squad on Sunday for his side’s opening 2018 World Cup qualifier in Slovakia on September 4.
“In terms of picking Joe and the goalkeeper that he is, he will be in the squad, definitely,” Allardyce told Sky Sports News.
“What do we do? I won’t really know that until I speak to Joe and that will be the same with most of the players when they arrive.”
NEWCASTLE LOAN DE JONG TO PSV EINDHOVEN
Siem de Jong has joined PSV Eindhoven on a season-long loan from Newcastle United, the English second-tier club announced on Monday.
De Jong, 27, joined Newcastle from Ajax two years ago, but injuries have prevented him from establishing himself at St James’ Park.
He has made just seven starts during that time, scoring twice in all competitions, and is currently recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during pre-season.
