Gareth Southgate recalls some old faces
Gareth Southgate has dropped Kalvin Phillips for England's upcoming international friendlies against Belgium and Brazil.
Phillips has been one of Southgate's most trusted servants, most recently featuring in games against North Macedonia and Malta in November, but he has struggled for game time over the past year and is on loan at West Ham Poor performance during the period.
Meanwhile, his West Ham team-mate Jarrod Bowen was called up after impressing with 17 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Southgate recalled Ivan Toney, Joe Gomez and Jack Butland into the England squad for upcoming international friendlies.
Gomez has not featured for England since featuring in the 3-0 win over Wales in 2020, considering Reece James, Luke Shaw, Kieran Trippier and Ben Chilwell have all Injured, Gomez was drafted for his versatility.
Butland, meanwhile, has been in fine form for Rangers this season as they look to win Scotland's top flight and earn a call-up to the England squad for the first time in five years.
Nick Pope is out injured and Aaron Ramsdale is sidelined at Arsenal, meaning Southgate wants to consider others.
Toney, who will also feature in two friendlies, is named for the first time since serving an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules.
Everton player Jarrad Branthwaite has received his first international call-up after an impressive season with Everton. He follows James Taccox as he helps the Toffees keep eight clean sheets in the Premier League. Anthony Gordon was also named in the squad for his outstanding performances at Newcastle United.
Despite ongoing calls for Jordan Henderson to be dropped from the squad, Harry Maguire has also been named in the squad despite facing injury concerns.
England squad for March internationals:
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