England's goalkeeper dilemma

4. JOE HART (West Ham United, 30) :

Joe Hart's World Cup hopes could be over with West Ham dropping him

Despite the regular criticism which followed some poor performances – particularly at Euro 2016 (goals conceded against Wales and Iceland) – Joe Hart has remained as Southgate’s first choice keeper. Having spent a major portion of the last several Premier League games on West Ham’s bench with Adrian being preferred, it would now be impossible for Hart to keep his place in the Three Lion’s starting XI.

Hart, 30, has played 75 times for England and played a key part in a comfortable qualifying campaign - despite not being given much credit - with two excellent performances against Slovenia. The player’s experience will ensure he features in the final 23 for Russia but Hart has to start playing for David Moyes in the League if he is to return for England. It won't be long before his experience doesn't count over the other players' talent. Hart is nowhere close to his prime best, which means his seniority wont sustain him for long. This was not helped by Roy Hodgson’s general reluctance to pick players other than Hart in goal for his friendlies over four years in charge.

PROS : Immense experience

CONS : Drop in form, irregular game time, silly mistakes.