
Saka and Sancho receive another call-up, Rashford out of the Three Lions squad for the upcoming ties
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 26.08.21. | 17:11
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford for the first time among the Southgate's picks
Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, two out of three England players that failed to score from the spot in the EURO 2020 finals penalty shootout, have received another call-up for the Three Lions squad.
Gareth Southgate called them up for the upcoming qualifiers against Hungary, Andorra and Poland, unlike Marcus Rashford, who will stay out of the team alongside his Man Utd teammate Mason Greenwood.
On the other hand, Leeds United peculiar striker Patrick Bamford receives his first England call-up at the age of 27.
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford receives his first ever England call-up 🏴 🙌 pic.twitter.com/jBByqBDc5Q
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Southgate says he felt it was the right time for him to be given an opportunity in the senior side after impressing for his club.
"Now is an opportunity for Patrick as a number nine as well. His progress with Leeds has been excellent, a very close thing at the end of last season with us [in terms of being selected], and this is a good chance for him to come back in.''
Here is the list of invited players:
Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Jesse Lingard, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Patrick Bamford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling












