James Ward-Prowse gets England squad call-up after trio pull out

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James Ward-Prowse scores with a 25-yard free-kick for the winner in a recent 2-1 victory over Tottenham
James Ward-Prowse scores with a 25-yard free-kick for the winner in a recent 2-1 victory over Tottenham

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse has been called up to the England squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro.

The 24-year-old will join up with the squad on Monday after defender John Stones withdrew, along with midfielders Fabian Delph and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Ward-Prowse, 24, won his only senior cap for England in March 2017.

England host the Czechs on 22 March and are away in Montenegro on 25 March.

Manchester City centre-back Stones missed the FA Cup win over Swansea on Saturday with a groin injury, while Delph was substituted after 57 minutes of the match.

Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek came on as a 65th-minute substitute in his side's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton on Sunday.

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke City), Tom Heaton (Burnley), Jordan Pickford (Everton)

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Ben Chilwell (Leicester City), Michael Keane (Everton), Harry Maguire (Leicester City), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), James Tarkowski (Burnley), Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Ross Barkley (Chelsea), Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Declan Rice (West Ham), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Callum Wilson (Bournemouth)

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  • Comment posted by RivalFan, at 10:43 18 Mar 2019

    Decent player in decent form. From a Star Wars fan.

  • Comment posted by Sup, at 11:23 18 Mar 2019

    England starting XI for whatever is going on in 2020 should be

    Peacock-Farrell
    Alexander-Arnold
    Wan-Bissaka
    Borthwick-Jackson
    Walker-Peters
    Ward-Prowse
    Maitland-Niles
    Oxlade-Chamberlain
    Loftus-Cheek
    Calvert-Lewin
    Hudson-Odoi

  • Comment posted by camerajuan, at 10:45 18 Mar 2019

    Should've been in from the start - he's in great form. Better than mediocre others who are just looking good by being surrounded by talent.

  • Comment posted by Simon H 2112, at 11:26 18 Mar 2019

    James Ward-Prowse is more that just a free-kick taker. He played for England at under-17 level upwards & he played 31 games at under-21 level, many as Captain. He is a central midfielder, he can also play as a right-winger. He has been a regular in the Southampton side for 6 seasons & has recently seems to have taken his game to a higher standard. He's earnt his recall to the squad.

  • Comment posted by siall4, at 10:48 18 Mar 2019

    I agree with comment 5. He has been outstanding in last few weeks, should have been there from the start. A player who had adapted to new methods and who is thriving.

  • Comment posted by Oreet cha, at 10:41 18 Mar 2019

    Well deserved call up for an underrated player. From a PNE fan.

  • Comment posted by SaintlyOrc, at 10:47 18 Mar 2019

    Have a great time JWP. Just don't get injured son Saints need you!

  • Comment posted by SimonB, at 10:56 18 Mar 2019

    Just trying to get my head around James Ward-Prowse somehow managing to trigger Scousers about Manchester United.

  • Comment posted by gallow86, at 10:51 18 Mar 2019

    Delphi and RLC should never have been in the squad anyway. Not enough football played for their clubs.
    Nice to see JWP in the squad.
    More withdrawals to come. Wouldn’t be surprised if Sterling is next.

  • Comment posted by on vacation, at 10:54 18 Mar 2019

    should have been there from the start - RLC as good as he is has hardly played this season. Should be picking on form. While you're at it there's a few more who are playing pretty good.

  • Comment posted by wolves1992 - save our 606, at 12:16 18 Mar 2019

    Unbelievable how Conor Coady still cannot get into the England squad. 5th defence in the Premier League and he's captained us to a FA Cup Semi Final. Instead he calls up a player from Burnley who are shipping goals left, right and centre.

  • Comment posted by BlueStig, at 13:39 18 Mar 2019

    @133 Walesforever1

    Never heard of him.
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    Which probably sums up your knowledge of football.

    Now pipe down until after the international break, when you will be back glory hunting an English football team.

  • Comment posted by NJOAK, at 14:38 18 Mar 2019

    Congratulations! He deserves another chance. Been in great form recently. Good luck to the lad. From a Pompey fan.

  • Comment posted by paul hirst, at 12:13 18 Mar 2019

    To be fair Ward prowse has been playing well for the Saints and probably should have been in the original squad anyhow. Im still dumbstruck why Gareth has not put Wan-bissaka in the squad too. Even if the lad comes on for a five minuite cameo, that would be enough to tie the kid down for England.

  • Comment posted by ajax, at 10:54 18 Mar 2019

    Well I hope JWP proves the doubters wrong....none more so than Southgate himself....Best of luck to JWP and I hope he proves to be a valuable part of the squad.

  • Comment posted by darlo50, at 14:25 18 Mar 2019

    157 James.

    What a ridiculous comment !

    Unless Southgate becomes Portugal manager how the hell can he select Wolves players ???

  • Comment posted by Washingupdone, at 13:12 18 Mar 2019

    102. Posted by Prez T Presents The Cream on
    17 minutes ago
    Why hasn't Scott Mctominay been called up?

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    Can't understand the omission of Kenny Dalglish either...

  • Comment posted by onceplayedrugby, at 11:12 18 Mar 2019

    what has Coady got to do to get a look in

  • Comment posted by Doctor Sorders, at 18:22 18 Mar 2019

    @188 horseman

    "Southampton midfield doing reasonably well? Liverpool will have him soon.

    FYI - I'm a Liverpool fan."

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    Any Liverpool midfielder doing reasonably well? Barcelona will have them soon.

    FYI - I'm not a Liverpool fan.

    Just recognising the food chain of football.

  • Comment posted by Citizen67, at 14:17 18 Mar 2019

    Well Done to JWP, much deserved. Just don’t get injured!

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