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Gareth Southgate has handed Emile Smith Rowe his first call-up to the England senior squad with Marcus Rashford, James Ward-Prowse pulled, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw sidelined by various injuries and ailments.
The 21-year-old midfielder got the nod last night just hours after scoring Arsenal’s winner against Watford; his fourth goal of the season.
Smith Rowe has played for England at every age group since he was 15, was part of the under-17 squad became World Champions in 2017 and moves up to the seniors having made two appearances for the under-21s.
Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka are also in the mix for the matches against Albania and San Marino. A win on Friday can seal England a place at Qatar 2022.
In more good news for our players, Gabriel Magalhaes has earned his first selection for the Brazil national team who face Colombia and Argentina next week. The centre-back is another who benefits from an injury to a compatriot with Benfica’s Lucas Veríssimo sidelined.
Congratulations to both. Don’t you dare get injured…
