Source: Team_Talk
Ridgewell: England must take Hart
irmingham defender Liam Ridgewell believes goalkeeper Joe Hart deserves to go to the World Cup as the England number one.[LNB] Hart has had an outstanding season on loan from Manchester City and was included in the PFA Premier League team of the year.[LNB]He is staying at Blues for the remainder of the campaign after a bid from City to bring him back to Eastlands for the finale to ease their goalkeeping crisis failed to bear fruit.[LNB]But Ridgewell has no doubts that Hart has the capabilities to be a major part of England's bid for glory under Fabio Capello this summer.[LNB]He said: "Joe is a superb keeper. I am sure he will go to the World Cup.[LNB]"He is a great keeper with a great presence.[LNB]"If a team gets through you, they've still got to beat Joe and he has been fantastic.[LNB]"On form, he is the best English keeper at present. Definitely. I don't think anyone is playing as well as him.[LNB]"It would be no surprise to me if he started in the World Cup to be honest and he wouldn't let England down."[LNB]Ridgewell is hoping that Birmingham can retain the services of Hart for another season, although Shay Given's dislocated shoulder may dash those hopes.[LNB]He said: "If we can keep hold of Joe for another year, it will be a bonus for us.[LNB]"The whole of our team has done well this season, back in the Premier League for the first time.[LNB]"But Joe has been fantastic, has made crucial saves and earned us plenty of points."
