Sunderland Striker Defoe Recalled To England Squad (Read)

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has been recalled to the England squad.

The 34-year-old has 55 England caps and played his last international match against Chile in November 2013.

Uncapped Southampton duo Nathan Redmond and James Ward-Prowse are included, as is 19-year-old Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.

Gareth Southgate’s side face Germany away in a friendly on 22 March before a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley on 26 March.

West Brom midfielder Jake Livermore, who made his sole international appearance against Italy in 2012, is included.

Burnley defender Michael Keane and West Ham winger Michail Antonio are the other uncapped members of the England squad.

Luke Shaw, who has made two appearances for Manchester United since December, and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley are also included.

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