Five things we learnt from England's 0-0 draw against Ukraine

England’s goalkeeping woes – Joe Hart and more

England goalkeeper Joe Hart.

At the start of the game, Joe Hart did little to justify his place as first choice goalkeeper for the Three Lions. The Manchester City goalie hastily cleared the ball in the first minute which could have resulted in a penalty.

Hart, minutes later, carelessly let the ball bounce a second time off him when wrestling to clear it from Ukraine’s Zozulya. Gary Cahill saved him twice, but Hart’s confidence and concentration looked shattered.

For England, this position has rather been a matter of availability than choice. With the performance of Hart in doubt, a team like England cannot afford to go into the World Cup without a superior alternative.