Joe Hart has admitted he suffered a huge blow upon discovering he was not apart of the England World Cup squad.

The West Ham goalkeeper was England No.1 in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as well as Euro 2012 and 2016.

In the qualifiers, he played in the first nine games, before being replaced by Jack Butland.

Hart took to Instagram to express his disappointment but also wished good luck to the national team.

"Not going to lie, I'm gutted.", the keeper posted.

"I'm proud to have put in the graft and play every minute to qualify with the team and have a really important input in that outcome.

"I know what I bring to the team, but it is what it is. Good luck to the team out there, the players know that, even though I won't be there, I will have my England shirt on as a fan this time and supporting all the way.

"No fear, go and smash it."