England squad announcement: Luke Shaw set to be named in group to face Lithuania and Germany despite Manchester United exile
Gareth Southgate ready to hand left-back an international call-up even though he has hardly featured for club
LUKE SHAW is set to be named in Gareth Southgate's squad to face Lithuania and Germany.
The Manchester United defender's expected call-up comes despite a lack of action in club football.
Left-back Shaw has played just twice in 2017 - the 4-0 win over Wigan and 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
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He has been publicly criticised by both Jose Mourinho and predecessor Louis van Gaal.
England travel to Germany for a friendly on March 22 before facing Lithaunia in a World Cup qualifier four days later at Wembley.
The s claiming Andy Carroll has been left out in favour of Shaw's United team-mate Marcus Rashford.
And with Wayne Rooney absent, Gary Cahill is reportedly set to be handed the captain's armband.
Harry Kane is another notable name missing. with England short on options going forward.
The Three Lions have 10 points from four qualifying matches so far after a 0-0 draw in Slovenia.
And Southgate will be looking for a good performance against Euro 2016 semi-finalists Germany to strengthen his position after taking over from Sam Allardyce last year.