Gareth Southgate is planning to name Joe Hart in his squad for Russia — but not as No 1.
Everton’s Jordan Pickford is leading the race to be the World Cup goalkeeper with Jack Butland his main rival.
Hart, who has 75 caps, was expected to be England’s first choice in Russia, but losing his starting place to Adrian at West Ham has put the 30-year-old’s spot in jeopardy.
However, Hart’s vast international experience is likely to work in his favour when Southgate finalises his 23-man squad for the summer.