Birmingham City can help Joe Hart reach the World Cup, says manager Alex McLeish.

Hart is on a season-long loan at St Andrews from Manchester City and was forced to sit out yesterday's 0-0 draw.

“Joe Hart has done well for us and there’s a possibility that he will go to the World Cup at the end of the season. The performance level he has given us has been good, but ultimately goalkeepers get judged on how few mistakes they make,” said McLeish.