England goalkeeper Joe Hart has been backed to reclaim his place in the Manchester City team from an unlikely source - Manchester United 'keeper David de Gea.
Hart has been left out of the City line-up for the last two games by Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini, but de Gea has sent a message of support from across the Manchester divide.
And the Spanish stopper believes Hart will soon be back in action for City given his goalkeeping ability.
He said: "Joe Hart is a great 'keeper.
"It's very complicated to play at the top level and never to make mistakes.
"I am sure he will work very hard to go back into the first 11 and sooner or later he will make it."
Joe Hart receives David de Gea backing
Tuesday 05 Nov 2013
England 'keeper Joe Hart makes a save against Brazil at the Maracana Stadium.