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Joe Hart is England's No 1... he's been excellent for us and we owe him one for Slovenia, insists Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate insists Joe Hart is still England's first-choice goalkeeper despite his error-strewn performance against Scotland.

But the England manager will hand Jack Butland a chance to audition for Hart's role in Tuesday's friendly against France.

Hart failed to stop two Leigh Griffiths free-kicks at Hampden Park on Saturday, raising questions over his position as England's No 1.

England boss Gareth Southgate has given a vote of confidence to No 1 goalkeeper Joe Hart
England boss Gareth Southgate has given a vote of confidence to No 1 goalkeeper Joe Hart
Hart has faced criticism after his performance in the 2-2 draw against Scotland on Saturday
Hart has faced criticism after his performance in the 2-2 draw against Scotland on Saturday
However, Southgate has noted the impressive displays Hart has had during qualification so far

Burnley keeper Tom Heaton will start at the Stade de France before Stoke's Butland takes over for the second half.