Birmingham City goalkeeper Joe Hart is confident his loan move from Manchester City gives him a chance to earn a World Cup place with England.

Hart said: "I was obviously struggling for a game at Manchester City. Birmingham have given me the opportunity to play and I was more than happy to join in the summer.

"I know the only way I am going to get the chance to stay involved with the England set-up is if I'm playing regularly in the top division.

"A few people really want those spots with England and a few people are doing really well at the moment.

"I'm dying to be part of it and stay part of it but, at the same time, I can't really look at that too much because I've got Maik (Taylor) snapping at my heels and also Colin (Doyle).

"I've got to concentrate on keeping my place at Birmingham first and foremost and then see what happens from there."