Roy Hodgson: Joe Hart is our Banksy

England boss Roy Hodgson has challenged Joe Hart to become his side's Gordon Banks at Euro 2012.

Shropshire-born Hart has established himself as a key member in the national side and is brimming with confidence after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

He flies out with the rest of the squad today ahead of England's opening game with France on Monday with Hodgson believing he has the potential to be ranked alongside legendary 1966 World Cup winner Banks.

"If you look at the top England teams of the past, we have often had a goalkeeper people have suggested is one of the best in Europe or, in the case of Gordon Banks, in the world," said Hodgson.

"Joe Hart will be vital. His form for Manchester City has been superb.

"When he has played for England he has done very well. If we are to do well there is no doubt we will need Joe in top form.

"He produces the saves a normal keeper wouldn't. That lifts your team higher up. It also gives confidence.

"I agree 100 per cent with Brian Clough's view; he always placed great faith in goalkeepers.

"Brian felt they got you a lot of points every year."

Hart, 25, has been capped 18 times and kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 win over Belgium at Wembley on Saturday.

He went to the 2010 World Cup as third choice behind Rob Green and David James and did not get a taste of the action.

But he is now very much the country's No.1 and is ready for the French.

The City star said: "We'll have a great group of fans behind us, we will be united as a team and we'll give it a real good go."

England were due to train this morning ahead of their departure for Poland.

There remains concerns about defender John Terry, who was due to have further tests on the tight hamstring he experienced during the win over Belgium.

Terry was sent for a scan on Sunday but initial indications were that it was not a major concern and he would be fit for the tournament.