Hart: No slip-ups this time

England can take a big step towards qualifying for the World Cup finals in Brazil if they avoid slip-ups and beat Montenegro on Tuesday, says keeper Joe Hart.

Roy Hodgson's men could fall five points behind Montenegro or one point clear at the top depending on whether they win or lose in Podgorica.

England have painful memories of the stadium - 17 months ago Wayne Rooney was sent off and they blew a 2-0 lead in a Euro 2012 qualifier, the hosts forcing a 2-2 draw.

Hart, who was a virtual spectator during Friday night's 8-0 win over minnows San Marino, said: "Tuesday is big, an exciting game for us. We are getting closer to the World Cup finals.

"We've got to perform. Maybe we could be accused of taking our foot off the pedal as we let a 2-0 advantage slip away last time against them when we needed just a point.

"That is not going to be the case this time. We've got a job on our hands in an intimidating arena, but we've definitely got the capabilities.

"We go there with the intention of doing well against a good nation.

"Brazil is a long way off, and I'm not going to get carried away thinking about that, but hopefully with a few wins we can start doing that.

"I treat all games the same. Just because I might have had little to do on Friday, I'm not going to be asleep on Tuesday.

"It's the same build-up, same hype, same adrenalin, whoever you play against."

Midfielder James Milner remembers an intimidating atmosphere in Podgorica, and he says the England players will thrive on that.

He said: "These are the sort of games you enjoy playing in, with the crowd on your back, and when you are getting a lot of stick.

"We will know it well from having been there before. It will be tough. It is never easy qualifying for a major tournament.



"We know Montenegro are a good team and they showed that in their qualifying campaign. But we are thinking positively."

Hart: Early exit disappointing

Joe Hart bemoaned an "incredibly disappointing" night for Manchester City after they crashed out of the Champions League following a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Wednesday.



Hart said the English champions had surprised themselves "in a very bad way" after they posted a fifth straight result without a win in Europe. Sergio Aguero's leveller after Karim Benzema's opener was not enough and they must now look to the Europa League.



"It's incredibly disappointing," Hart said on Sky Sports. "It's incredibly frustrating. We're a very good team and we've surprised ourselves in a very bad way. We weren't able to do the business when it mattered.



"All games have cost us. We've lost two away games and drawn at home. We led in the away games and lost. It's been a bad campaign for us."



Madrid's opener came when Maicon went to sleep at the back post, allowing Benzema to drift in unmarked to score. It was yet another avoidable goal for City to concede and Hart was not happy.



"It was a free man, seven yards out, sloppy," Hart said.



The frustration boiled over in the City keeper, who targeted the referee for allowing Madrid to time waste, but clearly Hart was just hitting out after another shocking campaign in Europe under Roberto Mancini.



"The ref's not had the best night. I'm not usually one to blame officials, but the ball's out of play for 20 minutes, I'm surprised at them for doing that," Hart said.



"But we're out of the competition."

Dudek: Hart can be world's best

Former Poland international Jerzy Dudek believes England's Joe Hart has the potential to become the best goalkeeper in the world.



Manchester City shot-stopper Hart is in line to win his 26th England cap in Poland on Tuesday night when the Three Lions travel to Warsaw in World Cup qualifying.



The 25-year-old is already rated highly and has earned plaudits for his performances for both club and country.



Ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid shot-stopper Dudek, who stepped down from the international stage in 2009 before leaving Madrid last year, feels Hart is heading in the right direction.



"Hart has great potential for sure," he said in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. "He very quickly confirmed his ability in the Manchester City team.



"English fans complained recently about players in this position. But England have had some great keepers and Hart is another one on this list.



"He is going in the right direction.



"Can we name him the best in the world? It is difficult question.



"You can find fantastic keepers in other leagues as well, for example (Iker) Casillas in Spain or (Gianluigi) Buffon in Serie A. They have kept their top form for a very long period.



"If Hart can do the same, he will have a real chance of becoming the best in the world."



Dudek, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, believes former Reds team-mate and England captain Steven Gerrard will pose a threat against Poland on Tuesday, particularly from free-kicks.



"We must remember about Steven Gerrard's free-kicks," he said. "During Euro 2012 we realised what a danger they can be."



Dudek returned to Poland after leaving Madrid and has been involved in television punditry work, but the 39-year-old is not ruling out a comeback on the pitch, admitting a move to Major League Soccer would be an interesting avenue to explore.



"I still practice two times a week, to be on form," he said. "I have not yet officially finished my career.



"Let's say, I'm considering now what I can do after retiring. But honestly, I still find in myself a desire to play again!



"And maybe I'll decide to come back? Major League Soccer in the USA seems to be an interesting direction. Who knows, maybe one day."