Tom Heaton is more interested in Jordan Pickford’s outstanding international performances than his club troubles, although the Burnley goalkeeper’s determination to usurp him as England number one is clear.
Gareth Southgate insists Declan Rice’s club form warranted his first England call-up – but has made no guarantees to the West Ham midfielder after he switched international allegiances.
Newly-eligible Declan Rice will today be named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the first time, fresh from being crowned Republic of Ireland’s best young player.
Newly-eligible Declan Rice is in line for his first England call-up as Gareth Southgate continues to look to the future, Press Association Sport understands.
