Source: Team_Talk
Taylor backs Hart for England
irmingham veteran Maik Taylor is backing his Blues goalkeeping rival Joe Hart to become a future England number one.[LNB] Taylor will have a rare outing in Sunday's clash with Manchester City at Eastlands as on-loan Hart is ineligible to face his parent club.[LNB]But the 38-year-old has nothing but admiration for Hart's capabilities even though his arrival has cost him his first team spot this season.[LNB]The Northern Ireland international said: "Joe has done so well this season and exceeded all expectations. He has really impressed me.[LNB]"I really do believe he will be England's first choice one day. There is no doubt about that.[LNB]"I think he could be a real front-runner for the role another year down the line although the World Cup has maybe come a year too early for him.[LNB]"In my view, he's been the best English keeper over the course of the season but a lack of international experience might be the only thing that goes against him."[LNB]Blues boss Alex McLeish has already said he would like to sign Hart for another season.[LNB]But he admitted earlier this week that his chances of retaining the services of the former Shrewsbury keeper were "slim."[LNB]McLeish had also admitted he saw "no reason" why Taylor should not be offered a new deal.[LNB]Taylor said: "The club have made me aware they would like me to stay on and hopefully it will be sorted. It suits with the family and everything to stay around."
