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Michael Keane earns a first England squad call-up as Glen Johnson withdraws through injury

Burnley defender Michael Keane has been called up by England for the first time after injury prevented Glen Johnson's long-awaited return.

The first squad of the Gareth Southgate era meet at St George's Park on Tuesday lunchtime ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia.

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling's calf complaint saw him replaced in the squad by Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend on Monday, while Stoke City full back Johnson has now withdrawn and been replaced by Keane.

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Burnley defender Michael Keane has been called up by England for the first time
Burnley defender Michael Keane has been called up by England for the first time
Keane (left) vies with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil on Sunday afternoon
Keane (left) vies with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil on Sunday afternoon