Gareth Southgate says West Ham striker Jarrod Bowen “thoroughly deserves” his first senior England call-up.
Bowen and fellow uncapped player, Leicester defender James Justin, have been included in Southgate’s squad for next month’s Nations League matches.
On Bowen’s inclusion, Southgate said: “Constantly strong performances. We were certainly thinking about involving him in March before he got injured.
Congratulations on your first #ThreeLions call up, @_JarrodBowen! 👏 pic.twitter.com/ywDk2DFawB— England (@England) May 24, 2022
“He’s a goal threat and his direct journey is an interesting reminder that you don’t have to be at an elite academy – experience is a great route to go.
“He works incredibly hard for the team, which we want all our players to do. He thoroughly deserves his call-up.”
England are scheduled to play Hungary twice, plus Germany and Italy, between June 4-14.
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