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England call up Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24:  Jordan Pickford of Sunderland celebrates his sides goal  during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Crysta
Image: 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.

England's goalkeepers Joe Hart (L) and Tom Heaton attend a training session at the Bourgogne stadium in Chantilly on June 26, 2016, during the Euro 2016 fo
Image: 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.

Kieran Gibbs will be in the England squad for the trip to Slovenia
Image: 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.

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

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