Burnley keeper Joe Hart talks football and mental health with Prince William

Joe Hart has spoken about the impact not feeling wanted by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had on his mental health.

The former England goalkeeper, 33, fell out of favour under the Spanish coach in 2016.

Guardiola favoured Claudio Bravo over him primarily because he felt his ball-playing skills were stronger to build from the back.

Hart, who is now at Burnley, was taking part in a programme with the Duke of Cambridge called 'Football, Prince William and our Mental Health' which airs on BBC One on Thursday evening.

Asked by the Prince what had been the biggest whack he had endured in his career, Hart said: "It will sound pathetic but it's the truth, it's not playing and not being wanted."

File photo dated 15-05-2016 of Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart during the Barclays Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire/PA Images

Hart admits his current struggles to break into the first team at Turf Moor is also tough, but says he is treating it as a "challenge".

"It's certainly the lowest point of my footballing career but it's not a dark cloud," he said.

Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart during the FA Cup fourth round match at Turf Moor, Burnley in January. Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire/PA Images

The Prince, who is president of the Football Association, is heavily involved in the organisation's 'Heads Up' campaign which works to promote around mental health awareness.