Shay: Give Hart a go

MANCHESTER City ’keeper Shay Given has urged Fabio Capello to begin England’s European Championship qualifying campaign with Joe Hart in goal.

England boss Capello failed to use Hart at the World Cup despite two impressive substitute appearances in the run up to the tournament.

The Italian, who looks set to stay in his role despite England’s second–round exit to Germany, has highlighted Hart as one of the brightest prospects in the English game.

The 23–year–old, who spent a successful spell on loan at Birmingham City last season, will return to City’s ranks this year to compete with Given to be Roberto Mancini’s number one.

Given believes Capello must start his rebuilding process by replacing 39–year–old David James with Hart for England’s qualifying campaign, which begins in September against Bulgaria after a friendly with Hungary next month.

“Putting Joe in for the qualifiers would make sense, definitely,” said Given.

“Joe is a top young goalkeeper. David James is 40 next month.

“People like Joe and Adam Johnson will be the future for England.”