Cork backs Hart to regain England place

Hart has kept two clean sheets in his first two games for the 'Clarets' since completing a £3.5m move from Manchester City and is hoping the switch can help him regain his England place.

Cork has certainly been impressed with what he has seen, telling reporters after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Southampton that more performances of the same ilk should see the 31-year-old return to the international fold.

"A lot of signings we do here have a point to prove and that is what keeps the squad hungry, keen to impress and prove people wrong. That is what drives the club," Cork explained.

"You have seen it with Tom Heaton and Nick Pope. If you can keep clean sheets like we do it is hard to ignore the goalkeeper when he's English. If Joe does that and plays well he should get back in the squad.

"Joe was quiet in the first half but second half we needed him a lot and it was a great performance from him. He has great experience of the Premier League and Europe and at international level.

"He is a good personality, a good guy and fits in well with the lads. It seems like a good match for him and the club and hopefully he can impress and keep improving his career."

Hart's last appearance for his country came back in November 2017 in a friendly against Brazil.