Smith Rowe earns first England call-up with Rashford and Ward-Prowse out

08-Nov-2021 17:28:34 | Guardian

Arsenal midfielder joins Southgate’s squad for qualifiers
Ward-Prowse ill and Rashford struggling for fitness

Emile Smith Rowe has been rewarded for his impressive Arsenal form with a first call-up to the England senior squad after the withdrawals of Marcus Rashford and James Ward-Prowse.

The 21-year-old was initially overlooked by Gareth Southgate for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino, and had been due to join Lee Carsley’s under-21s for Thursday’s European Championship qualifier against the Czech Republic at Turf Moor. But the midfielder was promoted by Southgate on Monday and has reported for international duty at St George’s Park.