Keeper's Hart of England
Former Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Joe Hart has taken his latest step towards stardom - making his debut for the England under-21s side. Former Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Joe Hart has taken his latest step towards stardom - making his debut for the England under-21s side. The 19-year-old came on as a substitute for Charlton's Scott Carson with 12 minutes to go in last night's 2-2 draw with Spain at Derby County's Pride Park stadium - and kept a clean sheet during his time on the field. Former Meole Brace School pupil Hart left Shrewsbury to join Manchester City in the summer. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
The 19-year-old came on as a substitute for Charlton's Scott Carson with 12 minutes to go in last night's 2-2 draw with Spain at Derby County's Pride Park stadium - and kept a clean sheet during his time on the field.
Former Meole Brace School pupil Hart left Shrewsbury to join Manchester City in the summer for an initial £650,000, though the fee could eventually rise to £1.5m depending on appearances and a call-up for the England senior side.
The youngster's international prospects certainly look a lot brighter now his club manager Stuart Pearce has taken charge of the under-21s - the final stepping stone to the full squad.
Pearce has certainly made no secret of his faith in Hart, previously declaring: "He certainly has all the stature required to be a top keeper."