Wilson gets England spot ahead of Rooney's curtain call

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has been handed a maiden England call-up for this month's games against the United States and Croatia, with former captain Wayne Rooney making his international farewell.

The Football Association announced last week that the friendly versus the USA would be played in Rooney's honour, with the ex-Manchester United and Everton star set to win his 120th and final cap in a substitute cameo.

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