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Sean Dyche believes James Tarkowski and Nick Pope should be in running for England honours: 'They are certainly candidates to be spoken about'

Sean Dyche believes James Tarkowski and Nick Pope deserve to be talked about as possible England candidates.

Gareth Southgate was at Turf Moor last Saturday for Burnley's victory over Everton and both defender Tarkowski and keeper Pope are rumoured to be in the frame for England's friendlies against Holland and Italy later this month.

Jack Cork is hoping to keep his place in the squad while Ben Mee and Matthew Lowton also have an outside chance.

Sean Dyche believes James Tarkowski and Nick Pope deserve to be in the England running
Sean Dyche believes James Tarkowski and Nick Pope deserve to be in the England running
Pope has impressed for the Clarets since replacing the injured Tom Heaton
Pope has impressed for the Clarets since replacing the injured Tom Heaton

Austria coach Franco Foda, meanwhile, will be at West Ham on Saturday to watch striker Ashley Barnes, who qualifies through a grandparent.