England ace Joe Hart labelled fellow goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon a 'legend of the game ' after seeing the Italian veteran claim his 147th cap . Hart , who passed an impressive milestone of his own by representing his country for the 50th time on Tuesday night , said after the 1-1 draw with Italy that Buffon was an inspiration . Speaking to FA TV , Hart said : ' I ’ m still learning my game and I ’ m still watching the likes of Buffon and the way he goes about his business at 37 years old . England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has lavished praise on fellow goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon . Hart has labelled Buffon , who won his 147th cap against England on Tuesday night , a 'legend of the game ' ' I ’ ve got a lot more learning to do and I want to do it in this team . ' [ Buffon ’ s caps total ] is a long way off , but it ’ s definitely a night to celebrate a terrific goalkeeper and a legend of the game , someone I personally look up to and it ’ s inspirational to see . ' The Manchester City shot stopper , who is 10 years younger than Buffon , revealed his delight at receiving his 50th cap at the Juventus Stadium . ' I was proud of my first cap , I was proud to represent the Under 21s , and 50 caps at my age is good , ' added Hart . ' I want to keep going , that ’ s not the end for me . I just want to keep going , keep playing well for my club and country and rack them up . ' England ace Hart , pictured saving a shot by Citadin Eder , is desperate to add to his 50 international caps .
legend ##lli has stated he is inspired by the legend of Gianluigi ##ni . Italy 's record cap holder Buffon played his 147th game for the Azzurri . Man City shot stopper Hart recorded his 50th appearance for England . click here to read Martin Samuel 's 100th report from cricket .