Branthwaite makes cut for Southgate's England

Published date15 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Joe Gomez, who won the last of his 11 senior caps in October 2020, has returned from the international wilderness for March's Wembley friendlies against Belgium and Brazil

Ivan Toney is back involved at the first opportunity after serving an eightmonth Football Association betting ban, but Raheem Sterling was conspicuous by his absence once again.

Phillips has been dropped after a torrid run of form since he joined West Ham on loan in January.

England boss Gareth Southgate said: "Well, I think he knows exactly what we think of him. A good version of him is an important player for us and that's why we've supported him as we have.

"Unfortunately his form hasn't been good enough and I've spoken to him about that. He understands."

Southgate revealed Arsenal defender Ben White would have been in the 25-man squad but...

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