England manager Roy Hodgson believes goalkeeper Joe Hart will prove to be a big player for his side at Euro 2012.

The Manchester City stopper helped Roberto Mancini’s side claim the English Premier League title this term and has been a regular for the national team since the 2010 World Cup.

Hart has yet to lose a competitive match in England colours and it is a run the former West Brom coach hopes he can keep up.

And speaking ahead of the squad’s arrival in Poland, he said: "If we are to do well, there is no doubt we will need Joe Hart in top form.

"I agree he will be vital. His form for Manchester City has been superb; when he has played for England he has done very well. He produces the saves that a normal goalkeeper would not.

“That lifts teams higher and it also gives confidence, which is another factor."

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