England squad announced for October games v Australia and Italy as Bowen returns
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Jarrod Bowen has earned a recall to the England squad following his impressive form for West Ham.
But there is still no place for Chelsea superstar Raheem Sterling, who has been left out for the second squad running. Gareth Southgate has named nine forwards in the 26-man squad for upcoming games against Australia and Italy at Wembley.
Ollie Watkins has also been recalled, along with John Stones and Trent Alexander-Arnold following injuries. Southgate has also kept faith with Kalvin Phillips, who has been involved with Manchester City in recent weeks.
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Manchester United outcast Harry Maguire has also been included, while Southgate has also picked Bukayo Saka, despite their being concerns about the fitness of the Arsenal sensation. Ben Chilwell, Callum Wilson and Eberechi Eze have all been left out due to being injured.
There was a suggestion Newcastle's Anthony Gordon would be included for the first time, but Southgate has decided not to include him. Mason Mount has missed out as he continues to regain full fitness, although Jack Grealish has been included, having made his return from injury in City's Champions League win at RB Leipzig on Wednesday night.
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The Three Lions face Australia in a friendly on Friday night, before hosting Italy in a Euro 2024 qualifier four days later. Southgate's side will book their spot in Germany next year if Ukraine and North Macedonia draw on October 14, and England defeat Italy at Wembley four days later on October 18th.
England squad in full for fixtures against Australia and Italy
Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Levi Colwill, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Fikayo Tomori, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Trent Aexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Eddie Nketiah, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins
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