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Joe Hart will have offers from Southampton and Wolves for next season after the crushing news that he will not go to the World Cup with England.

Hart has spent the last two campaigns out on loan at Torino and then West Ham.

The 31-year-old was due to head back to Manchester City after the Hammers decided not to pursue a permanent deal.

But Southampton and newly-promoted Wolves could hand him a lifeline.

The Premier League duo are both in the market for a new goalkeeper for next season and have Hart in their sights.

Southampton are keen to move on Fraser Forster and have also had interest in Alex McCarthy, who became first choice mid-season and played a crucial role in keeping the south coast club up.

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They may also have an edge when it comes to landing Hart as his former Birmingham and England goalkeeping coach Dave Watson is now head of goalkeeping at St Mary’s.

Hart enjoyed working with Watson so much he even tried to get the latter a job at Manchester City.

Hart would be a cheaper option for Wolves as they try and build a squad to compete in the top flight next season.

They also have Stoke’s Jack Butland on their radar but he will cost a fee in excess of £35m.

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Hart has broken his silence and admitted his England World Cup snub is “hard to take.”

Hart was one of the big name omissions from the squad boss Gareth Southgate named this week for the tournament in Russia.

Southgate axed 75-times capped Hart in favour of rookies Jordan Pickford, Jack Butland and Nick Pope.

Hart, England’s first choice at the last three tournaments, said: “Not going to lie, I’m gutted. After two years of trying to make the most of a really tough situation, this is hard to take.

“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. Three Lions and proud.”