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Exclusive - Shay Given insists Joe Hart NOT at fault for Scotland goals and should remain as England's number one

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Shay Given has leapt to the defence of Joe Hart, insisting he doesn’t deserve to be axed as England’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Having lost his starting spot at Manchester City, Hart is now facing a battle to keep hold of his Three Lions jersey having been criticised for his failure to keep out both of Scotland’s goals in the 2-2 draw in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

Ex-England captain Terry Butcher has led the calls for him to be dropped and replaced by Jack Butland in the wake of his display against the Scots.