Shropshire Star

Joe Hart's career in pictures

Former Shrewsbury schoolboy Joe Hart is celebrating getting his first full England call-up. Here's a selection of photos from his career so far.

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Joe Hart was keeper for Meole Brace under-15s football team in 2001.Joe Hart was keeper for Meole Brace under-15s football team in 2001.

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A young joe Hart in his schooldays in Shrewsbury in 2003.A young joe Hart in his school days in Shrewsbury in 2003.

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A keen cricketer, Joe had to make his mind up between football and cricket in 2003.A keen cricketer, Joe had to make his mind up between football and cricket in 2003.

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Joe Hart's Shrewsbury Town first team debut was against Gravesend & Northfleet in 2004.Joe Hart's Shrewsbury Town first team debut was against Gravesend & Northfleet in 2004.

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In the thick of the action for Shrewsbury against Notts County in 2005.In the thick of the action for Shrewsbury against Notts County in 2005.

nextpageJoe gives his gloves to young fan Gareth Turner after the Shrews v Scunthorpe match in 2005.Joe gives his gloves to young fan Gareth Turner after the Shrews v Scunthorpe match in 2005.

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Joe was still turning out for Shrewsbury Cricket Club in 2005.Joe was still turning out for Shrewsbury Cricket Club in 2005.

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Joe Hart goes full length to save from Neil Howarth's header as Shrews take on AFC Telford United in 2005.Joe Hart goes full length to save from Neil Howarth's header as Shrews take on AFC Telford United in 2005.

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Wearing the England shirt in goal for the national under-19s team against Switzerland in 2005.Wearing the England shirt in goal for the national under-19s team against Switzerland in 2005.

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Big move - Joe hart in goal for Manchester City against Wrexham in 2006.Big move - Joe Hart in goal for Manchester City against Wrexham in 2006.

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Joe in the Manchester City dug out with manager Sven Goran Erikkson during the Shrews v City friendly at the New Meadow in 2007.Joe in the Manchester City dug out with manager Sven Goran Erikkson during the Shrews v City friendly at the New Meadow in 2007.

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Derby day action - Joe Hart in goal for Manchester City against rivals United at Old Trafford this year.Derby day action - Joe Hart in action for Manchester City against local rivals United at Old Trafford this year.

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Joe has to burst balloons which had littered the pitch, leading to confusion and a goal in the FA Cup fourth round match between Sheffield united and Manchester City this year.Joe has to burst balloons which had littered the pitch, leading to confusion and a goal in the FA Cup fourth round match between Sheffield united and Manchester City this year.

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Joe during an England Under-21 training session at the new Wembley StadiumJoe during an England Under-21 training session at the new Wembley Stadium. Now he'll be at Wembley with the first team squad.