Hart set for Slovakia test

Joe Hart

Joe Hart is set to win his 73rd England cap when the Three Lions take on Slovakia in their latest FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Wembley on Monday evening.

After defeating Malta 4-0 on Friday, Gareth Southgate's men are on the cusp on qualification, knowing victory on Monday would take them five points clear of second-placed Slovakia with two games to go.

Hart played the 90 minutes in Malta, keeping a clean sheet while two goals at the other end from Harry Kane, added to one each for Ryan Bertrand and Danny Welbeck sealed the points.

Kick-off at Wembley is at 7.45pm and Hammers skipper Mark Noble is delighted to see his teammate take his place between the posts once again.

He said: "Joe is England’s No1, he’s a fantastic goalie and I think he’ll stay that of a while yet to come.

"He’s a fantastic character. He’s played in massive tournaments and won the Premier League so it’s always nice to have that experience. We probably haven’t protected him as well as we should have done in the first three games here, but he’s a leader, a great person and hopefully he can start his enjoyment of West Ham from next Monday night."