Source: Daily_Mail
'Big bloke' Hart is England's No 1, says Birmingham boss McLeish
Cause for celebration: Joe Hart has helped guide Birmingham into the top seven[LNB]Birmingham boss Alex McLeish claims goalkeeper Joe Hart is firmly in England manager Fabio Capello's thoughts for next summer's World Cup.[LNB]Hart, on a season-long loan with the Blues from Manchester City, produced another exemplary display in yesterday's 1-0 win at Stoke that extended the club's unbeaten Barclays Premier League run to 11 matches.[LNB]At a time when there is no stand-out candidate for the England number one slot, McLeish feels 22-year-old Hart is in with a shout of claiming the coveted position.[LNB]'His form has been brilliant, and let's face it, he is looking a big, powerful bloke between those sticks right now,' remarked McLeish.[LNB]'He has improved since he came to us. He probably had it there anyway, but we have probably brought out the potential.[LNB]'Joe has as good a chance as anybody else to certainly be in the England squad.[LNB] Another great save: Joe Hart denies Stoke City again[LNB]'I know that Fabio Capello and his staff like him, so he already has an edge, and his recent performances have certainly shown he can be a candidate.'[LNB] Waiting for Levein's call: Birmingham's Ferguson opens door to ScotlandStoke 0 Birmingham 1: Jerome breaks Potters as Blues go 11 unbeatenUnited place Van der Sar on indefinite compassionate leave to stay with sick wifeChelsea manager Ancelotti is so proud of his Blue battlers after Fulham win BIRMINGHAM CITY FC
