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Euro 2024 qualifiers: Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze called up to England squad for first time

Eberechi Eze has been called up to the England squad for the first time for next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers, but Raheem Sterling has been left out.

Crystal Palace midfielder Eze is included after scoring six goals in his last eight Premier League matches.

Chelsea forward Sterling misses out by mutual decision after talks with boss Gareth Southgate.

England face Malta in Ta' Qali on 16 June, before playing North Macedonia at Old Trafford three days later.

The Three Lions top the early Group C table after beating Italy and Ukraine in their opening two qualifying matches in March.