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David Moyes: Adrian has the No 1 jersey at West Ham

Adrian celebrates after Marko Arnautovic gives West Ham a 1-0 lead
Image: Adrian, who recently won back the No 1 jersey at West Ham, has been at the club since the summer of 2013

David Moyes says Adrian has reclaimed the goalkeeper's jersey at West Ham and insists Joe Hart will not be leaving the club during January's transfer window.

Hart relinquished the No 1 jersey after conceding 16 goals in six league games between October 20 and November 29, with Adrian taking over for matches against Manchester City and Chelsea - and performing well in both.

But Moyes has no intention of allowing the England international to change clubs in January, in order to improve his chances of playing at next year's World Cup Finals in Russia.

And the West Ham boss expects Hart to feature in many games between now and the end of the season.

Joe Hart looks dejected after West Ham's 4-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park
Image: Joe Hart has lost his place in the West Ham team

Regarding Hart's current status at the London Stadium, Moyes said: "At this moment in time, Adrian played well at Man City (where Hart was ineligible) and again on Saturday.

"I'm sure Joe will give Adrian all the respect. Joe's a real good guy. He's good in the dressing room and the big thing is his level of experience. He's played in so many big games.

David Moyes during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at the London Stadium
Image: David Moyes: We are lucky to have two top goalkeepers

"And I'll tell you this, he'll play a lot of games for West Ham between now and the end of the season.

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"I'm fortunate to have two really good goalkeepers who are competitive and Adrian will have to play well. But, at the moment, Adrian has got the jersey."

When pressed on whether he would show compassion and allow Hart to further his World Cup ambitions by leaving next month, Moyes added: "My job is to pick the West Ham team, not the England team."

Meanwhile, Moyes says he has been delighted by the squad's work ethic since taking over as manager from Slaven Bilic at the start of November.

When asked whether he has had to get tough with the squad, the Scot went on: "We're trying to make the players accountable for everything they do on the pitch.

"I've told the players we need to work a bit harder as a team.

"It's less and less likely players accept the hairdryer (treatment) now. But I've had no need to, because they have really put in the effort.

"And if they hadn't I'd soon let them know. They're giving me the effort on the training pitch too."

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