Everton centre back Michael Keane added to England squad for Wembley friendlies with Germany and Brazil

  • England boss Gareth Southgate has added Everton's Michael Keane to his squad
  • Keane, who has four caps, could now face Germany and Brazil at Wembley
  • The Three Lions will be without Dele Alli, who withdrew with a hamstring injury
  • Fellow Spurs aces Harry Kane and Harry Winks will be assessed before joining up
  • Chelsea defender will also be checked over by his club ahead of the friendlies

Everton defender Michael Keane has been called into the England squad for the friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

The 24-year-old played in the Toffees' 3-2 victory over Watford in the Premier League on Sunday after returning from a recent leg injury.

The Three Lions face Germany on Friday at Wembley and host Brazil at the same venue four days later as Gareth Southgate begins preparations for the 2018 World Cup. 


England boss Gareth Southgate has added Everton's Michael Keane (above) to his squad

England boss Gareth Southgate has added Everton's Michael Keane (above) to his squad

A statement on the Football Association's website confirmed that Keane had been added to the group of players due to report at St George's Park later on Monday.

The former Burnley centre back has four England caps, the most recent of which came in the 1-0 victory over Lithuania in early October.

England are already without Dele Alli, who has a hamstring injury, and there are doubts over his Tottenham team-mates Harry Winks and Harry Kane.

Winks twisted his ankle against Crystal Palace on Sunday while Kane took a kick to his foot in the same game and both will undergo further assessment at their club before joining up with England, as will Chelsea defender Gary Cahill.

Jordan Henderson, who missed Liverpool's win over West Ham with a thigh problem, is due to arrive later in the week.

Centre back Keane, who has four caps, could now face Germany and Brazil at Wembley

Centre back Keane, who has four caps, could now face Germany and Brazil at Wembley

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