Love-struck Hart set on City career

ENGLAND goalkeeper Joe Hart would love to carve out a long–term career at Manchester City.

Hart (23) looks certain to continue his ever–present record in the Barclays Premier League this season against Liverpool tonight.

He has made remarkable progress since replacing Shay Given as City’s number one goalkeeper and has kept 14 clean sheets in 31 top–flight games.

Hart is having the time of his life and said: “If I was given the opportunity I would not hesitate in committing myself to this club.

“Lots can happen in football I suppose, but at this moment I am taking it season by season.

“I do not consider myself to be a top ’keeper just yet. I still have a long way to go before I could be considered in that way. You need to work hard and enjoy what you are doing.

“I am just mad about football. It is always on my mind. When I go home I watch football.”

While manager Roberto Mancini is delighted with Hart’s progress he insists there is much more to come from the player.

Mancini said: “He is young. It is only his second season in the Premier League. He can improve a lot. He can be the best goalkeeper here for a long time.”