Joe Hart’s reputation reached a new nadir last summer.At fault for several goals during his England’s ill-fated Euro 2016 campaign, the 30-year-old keeper suffered heavy criticism from fans and the media alike.He then returned to Manchester City for pre-season training, only to discover the club’s new manager, Pep Guardiola, had deemed him surplus to requirements.Hart had a clear choice: either stay at the Etihad Stadium and potentially play the odd cup game here and there - or move elsewhere.He decided, understandably, to move on and ended up signing a surprise loan deal with the Italian club Torino.
Hart made his fair share of mistakes in Italy
Hart wanted to continue playing week-in, week-out and Torino were one of the few top-flight clubs offering him the opportunity to do so.
The Englishman performed reasonably well during his season in Serie A, although his nine months in Italy weren’t entirely blunder-free.
In fact, Hart made a series of mistakes, some of which cost Torino points.
It’s all part and parcel of being a top-level goalkeeper.
Hart criticised after Scotland display
Hart has endured further criticism this evening following his performance for England against Scotland at Hampden Park - and most of it has been over the top.
The City keeper, who is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium permanently this summer, conceded two free-kicks in the space of three minutes - both scored by the same player, Leigh Griffiths.
Hart's blunder that the ref failed to notice
Hart also made another mistake midway through the first half - although it went unnoticed by most.
Even the referee failed to spot it.
Watch the footage here…
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Hart picked the ball up when it was one of his teammates who passed it back to him.
This should have resulted in an indirect free-kick inside the England penalty area for Scotland - but Hart’s moment of madness went unpunished.
Reaction on Twitter
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Kane spares Hart's blushes
Hart’s blushes were spared at the death by Harry Kane, who netted a 93rd-minute equaliser with a close-range volley.
Hart on the free-kicks he conceded
After the match, Hart was asked whether he should have saved the free-kicks - and here’s what he had to say…