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Cresswell and Pickford get England call

Aaron Cresswell was handed his first England call-up on Monday, while Jordan Pickford was also drafted in as Danny Drinkwater and Fraser Forster withdrew.

Gareth Southgate's side host Scotland in a World Cup qualifier on Friday and face Spain four days later, with that Wembley friendly affording the interim coach the opportunity to assess his options.

And he will have 26-year-old West Ham full-back Cresswell at his disposal following Drinkwater's injury-enforced withdrawal, though the nature of his setback was not disclosed.

Southampton goalkeeper Forster's abdominal problem sees Pickford handed a late call-up, as happened with the last squad.

It is thought Cresswell's inclusion is also to cover for Danny Rose, who has been struggling with hamstring and foot problems.