Former England international Gary Lineker has identified two players who richly deserved to be called-up to The Three Lions squad for the first time.
On Thursday, England manager Gareth Southgate named his 25-man squad for the upcoming March international break.
Notably, there are also three uncapped players: Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon – the latter two being called-up for their country for the very first time.
The duo’s selection has been very well received given their exceptional form for Everton and Newcastle this season.
However, in a tweet via his X account, Lineker said both Brainthwaite and Gordon richly deserved the the called-up.
He tweeted, “Richly deserved.”
Meanwhile, it was Southgate’s last squad before he names his side for Euro 2024 in Germany.
Southgate’s side will face Belgium and Brazil in friendlies later this month.
England squad: Gary Lineker names two players who ‘richly deserved’ call-up
