Hart has had a rough 12 months that has seen him dumped by Manchester City and dropped by England.

He was left out of the last game after conceding two long range free kicks against Scotland in Glasgow.

Hart joined West Ham this summer but has let in a bagful of goals to leave his confidence on the floor.

But Gareth Southgate is keen to give him a boost and will send him out to face Malta in the Group F, World Cup qualifier in Valletta.