England Call Up For Burnley Defender

Michael Keane has been handed his first full internation all-up after Glen Johnson withdraws due to injury.

23 year old Keane has featured for England at under 19, 20 and 21 levels and will now make his first appearance on the England first team squad list.

Keane has yet to miss an appearance for his club, Burnley in this seasons Premier League campaign.

Keane made 16 appearances for the under 21 side whilst Gareth Southgate was manager.

Updated England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Torino, on loan from Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley)

Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Michael Keane (Burnley), Danny Rose (Tottenham), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham)

Midfielders: Eric Dier (Tottenham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Michail Antonio (West Ham), Jesse Lingard (Manchester United), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Dele Alli (Tottenham), Andros Townsend (Crystal Palace)

Strikers: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester)

Posted on 5th October 2016