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England make FOUR squad changes for Switzerland and Ivory Coast friendlies with Tyrick Mitchell given first call up
GARETH SOUTHGATE has called up Tyrick Mitchell and Kyle Walker-Peters to the England squad for the first time.
Four players have not turned up at the England camp including Reece James, Aaron Ramsdale and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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That trio miss out due to injury with Tammy Abraham also not available despite playing and scoring twice for Roma against Lazio in the Rome derby on Saturday.
In their place Southgate has called up Crystal Palace youngster Mitchell and Southampton star Walker-Peters, both of whom can play left-back.
West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins also make a return to the squad.
Johnstone has appeared three times for England and will hope Southgate's recognition increases his chances of Manchester United offering him a contract this summer.
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Watkins has five England caps but has found himself in and out of the squad, with Tammy Abraham originally being selected ahead of him this time around.
The former Chelsea star has scored 23 goals in his debut season in Italy, setting a new club record at Roma previously held by icon Gabriel Batistuta.
But he will be missing for friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, as will Alexander-Arnold and James.
The latter's late withdrawal sparked fear England could be without a right-back, with Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier also unavailable.
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But Southgate has remedied the situation by calling up Walker-Peters, who has impressed recently.
And given the lack of other options, Walker-Peters and Mitchell are likely to start.
That means there could be three debutants this international break with another Palace star, centre-back Marc Guehi, also being called up for the first time.
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