Forster set to return to England squad for the first time since 2017
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster is set to receive his first England call-up since 2017, the PA news agency understands.
Sam Johnstone was brought into the squad on Monday as replacement for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who withdrew with a hip injury.
The West Brom goalkeeper missed training on Tuesday and is now expected to leave Gareth Southgate’s squad, with Forster set for a surprise call-up.
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The 34-year-old has impressed with Southampton this season but won the last of his six England caps in 2016.
Forster will join Saints team-mates James Ward-Prowse and Kyle Walker-Peters in the Southgate’s squad.
Walker-Peters and Tyrick Mitchell received their first senior England call-ups on Monday, when Ollie Watkins and Johnstone were brought in.