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Michael Keane drafted into England squad to replace injured Dele Alli for friendlies against Germany and Brazil

Everton defender is due to report to Three Lions' St Georges Park training ground today

MICHAEL KEANE has been drafted into the England squad for friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

The Everton defender replaces Dele Alli, who missed Tottenham's win over Crystal Palace with a hamstring injury.

 Michael Keane has been drafted into the England squad for friendlies against Germany and Brazil
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Michael Keane has been drafted into the England squad for friendlies against Germany and BrazilCredit: Reuters

Keane returned from a foot infection to play in the Toffees' dramatic 3-2 win over Watford yesterday.

Only struggling West Ham (23) have conceded more than Everton (22) this season.

Keane, 24, has four England caps and made his debut against the World Champions on March 22 this year.

He and the rest of the Three Lions squad are set to train at St George's Park today.

 Dele Alli has withdrawn from the England squad after missing Tottenham's win over Crystal Palace due to injury
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Dele Alli has withdrawn from the England squad after missing Tottenham's win over Crystal Palace due to injuryCredit: PA:Press Association
 Michael Keane has four England caps and made his debut against Germany in March
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Michael Keane has four England caps and made his debut against Germany in MarchCredit: PA:Press Association

But Harry Kane and Harry Winks - who were both substituted against Palace - will undergo further tests at Spurs beforehand.

Chelsea captain Gary Cahill will also stay behind for further assessment after playing 90 minutes in yesterday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.

While Jordan Henderson, who missed Liverpool's 4-1 thrashing of West Ham due to a thigh problem, is set to arrive later in the week.

Gareth Southgate's side take on Germany and Brazil at Wembley on Friday and again four days later.

England new cap Michael Keane receives his first Three Lions shirt from Glenn Hoddle

FULL ENGLAND SQUAD:

Tammy Abraham – Swansea (loan from Chelsea)

Ryan Bertrand - Southampton

Jack Butland – Stoke

Gary Cahill - Chelsea

Fabian Delph – Manchester City

Eric Dier – Tottenham

Joe Gomez - Liverpool

Joe Hart – West Ham United (loan from Manchester City)

Jordan Henderson – Liverpool

Phil Jones – Manchester United

Harry Kane – Tottenham

Michael Keane - Everton

Jesse Lingard – Manchester United

Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Crystal Palace (loan from Chelsea)

Harry Maguire – Leicester

Jordan Pickford - Everton

Marcus Rashford – Manchester United

Danny Rose – Tottenham

Raheem Sterling – Manchester City

John Stones – Manchester City

Kieran Trippier – Tottenham

Jamie Vardy – Leicester

Kyle Walker – Manchester City

Harry Winks – Tottenham

Ashley Young – Manchester United

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