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Southgate to fast-track Wan-Bissaka into England squad for upcoming clashes

Three Lions chief has checked out Crystal Palace's exciting right-back THREE times in the last month

GARETH SOUTHGATE plans to fast-track  Crystal Palace starlet Aaron Wan-Bissaka into his Three Lions squad.

England boss Southgate has checked out the exciting right-back THREE times in the last month.

 Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been starring for Crystal Palace
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been starring for Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP or licensors

He also sent Under-21 coach Aidy Boothroyd to meet Wan-Bissaka to assure the defender he is part of his plans.

And the 21-year-old is now in line for a senior squad place and a  possible starting spot in the double-header with the Czech Republic and Montenegro next month.

Wan-Bissaka also qualifies for the DR Congo and played for their youth side before  representing England at U20 and U21 level.

But he is keen to become a full international with the Three Lions and calling him up now would avoid repeating the losses of Victor Moses  and Wan-Bissaka’s fellow Eagle Wilfried Zaha.

 Gareth Southgate has been using his down time to check out young prospects
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Gareth Southgate has been using his down time to check out young prospectsCredit: Reuters
 Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be in line for a senior international cap
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be in line for a senior international capCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Both  stars had dual qualification and ended up playing for Nigeria and Ivory Coast respectively, despite turning out for under-age England sides.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier are currently jostling for the right-back slot, but Southgate sees Wan-Bissaka as a starter soon.

The England chief is a huge fan of the youngster’s all-round game and wants to make sure he commits his future by winning a senior cap.

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Meanwhile, Palace will go back in for Chelsea’s Gary Cahill this summer.

They could not offer the centre-back terms in the January window because Fulham’s move for Scott Dann, 31, stalled.

Cahill, 33, will be a free agent at the end of the season and wants to stay in London.

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