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European Qualifiers: Nathaniel Clyne and Jonjo Shelvey in England squad as Daniel Sturridge is omitted

Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is highly-rated by his manager Ronald Koeman
Image: Nathaniel Clyne: Called up by Roy Hodgson for the European qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia

Nathaniel Clyne has been named in England's squad for the European Qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia.

The 23-year-old Southampton right-back has been rewarded for his good start to the season after scoring two goals in eight appearances for the in-form Saints.

Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has also been recalled by Roy Hodgson. The 22-year-old’s only cap for England came two years ago against San Marino.

Image: Jonjo Shelvey: Played for England against San Marino in 2012

Hodgson has bowed to the requests of Brendan Rodgers by omitting Daniel Sturridge from his 21-man squad, despite the striker being in contention to play for Liverpool against West Brom on Saturday.

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Reds manager Rodgers insisted on Wednesday that the 25-year-old has still not fully recovered from the thigh injury he sustained on international duty last month.

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Roy Hodgson says Daniel Sturridge was not selected for England as he wasn't fit, and not because there was pressure from Brendan Rodgers.

Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers have been dropped to the Under-21s, while Manchester United defender Phil Jones has been left out through injury.

Everton's 20-year-old defender John Stones has retained his place, as has Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, who impressed on his full debut against Switzerland last month.

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana returns after sitting out the Norway and Switzerland games through injury.

With Shaw in the Under-21s, Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs will provide competition for first-choice left-back Leighton Baines.

England's forward Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring a goal during a Group D football match between England and Italy at the Amazonia Arena
Image: Sturridge: Missing for England

Clyne, who won eight England Under-21 caps, has been in excellent form in Southampton's climb to second place in the table and Hodgson says he has been watching him for a while.              

"He has impressed us for quite a while, even before the World Cup he was a name we were constantly considering," Hodgson said.              

"Now of course we have lost Glen Johnson and Kyle Walker and we were looking for another candidate for the right back post and Nathaniel has been asked to come.

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Swansea manager Gary Monk believes that an England call-up for Jonjo Shelvey is excellent news

"Shelvey is another player, like Clyne, who's constantly in our thoughts and our discussions whenever we select a team.

"The way we're looking to play at the moment could suit him. He's had an excellent start to the season with Swansea. He's there on merit - (a) because of his form and (b) because ot the qualities he brings."

England face San Marino at Wembley on October 9, three days before they travel to Tallinn to play Estonia.

England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Joe Hart (Manchester City).

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), John Stones (Everton).

Midfielders: Fabian Delph (Aston Villa), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).

Forwards: Rickie Lambert (Liverpool), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Welbeck (Arsenal).

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