England boss Gareth Southgate said that "clearly the number one jersey is up for grabs" when questioned on his decision to include Joe Hart in his 27-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.
Manchester City goalkeeper Hart has struggled for football on loan at West Ham United this season, but the 30-year-old has been selected in the latest Three Lions squad.
Burnley's Nick Pope, Everton's Jordan Pickford and Stoke City's Jack Butland have also been chosen by Southgate, and the international boss has revealed that he is yet to decide on his stopper for the 2018 World Cup.
"Clearly the number one jersey is up for grabs. From our point of view, with 74 caps, Joe is an important member of our squad," Southgate told reporters.
England will travel to the Netherlands on March 23 before hosting Italy on March 27.
