DAVID MOYES has warned Joe Hart West Ham’s survival comes before his World Cup ambitions.
Adrian replaced Hart who was ineligible to play against Manchester City earlier this month and Moyes went with the Spanish keeper again who kept a clean sheet in the impressive win against Chelsea on Saturday.
The England international moved to East London on the premise he would be a regular starter to cement his place as the Three Lions first choice keeper ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
England boss Gareth Southgate has been adamant he wants players playing regular football to have a chance of being part of his plans in Russia.
And Hart’s inactivity under Hammer boss Moyes leaves the 30-year-old’s place in serious jeopardy.
Moyes said after the Chelsea win: “I always have compassion for players.
“That’s why is wasn’t an easy decision, but ultimately it’s West Ham I have to get results for.
“Joe wasn’t happy, I told him the reason why and that happens at clubs all over the country, it’s a manager’s job.”
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The Londoners are paying more than half of Hart’s reported £175,000-a-week wages and the Scot has advised the keeper to be ready if needed.
Moyes added: “We’ve got competition and because of that he has to be ready to get back into the team.
“Joe will play lots of games between now and the end of the season, there is no doubt about that.
“When the opportunity comes around again, he has to be ready for it, clean sheets, no mistakes.
“Joe is incredibly experienced, World Cup, Champions League football, ultimately he wants to play but I’ve got to do what’s best for West Ham, pick the players I think will get us a result.”
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