Report: Joe Hart to start for Manchester City against Steaua Bucuresti

England's goalkeeper Joe Hart reacts after England lost 1-2 to Iceland in the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between England and Iceland at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on June 27, 2016
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Goalkeeper Joe Hart will reportedly start in Manchester City's Champions League playoff second leg against Steaua Bucuresti on Wednesday night.

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has been drafted in to start for his side's Champions League playoff second leg against Steaua Bucuresti, according to reports.

The 29-year-old, who has been with the Etihad side for a decade, was dropped as first choice by Pep Guardiola ahead of the new Premier League season, with Wilfredo Caballero preferred between the sticks.

According to BBC Sport, the England shot-stopper will play for the Citizens on Wednesday as they seek to protect a 5-0 first-leg lead against their Romanian opponents.

Guardiola is thought to be close to securing the services of Barcelona keeper Claudio Bravo in a move which would see Hart drop to number-three choice should he remain in the City setup.

England's goalkeeper Joe Hart reacts after England lost 1-2 to Iceland in the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between England and Iceland at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on June 27, 2016
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18Southampton402236-32
19Sunderland401338-51
20Stoke CityStoke4013210-81