Sunday, October 9, 2016

England call up Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

Pickford has been called up to England
Pickford has been called up to England's senior side for the first time

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been drafted into the England squad after Tom Heaton withdrew __with a minor injury.

The Sunderland goalkeeper was due to link up __with England Under-21s ahead of their Euro Qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but will instead meet up with the senior team in time for Tuesday's game in Slovenia.

Heaton (right) has returned to Burnley due to a minor injury
Heaton (right) has returned to Burnley due to a minor injury

Burnley's Heaton departed the camp on Sunday evening, with Pickford due to arrive in time to train with the squad at Tottenham's Enfield base on Monday.

Gibbs will be in the England squad for the trip to Slovenia
Gibbs will be in the England squad for the trip to Slovenia

Meanwhile, Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs has now reported for duty having been called up following an injury to Ryan Bertrand in Saturday's victory over Malta.

The Three Lions will train at Hotspur Way on Monday before heading for Ljubljana later in the day.