Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins both named in England squad for Australia and Italy clashes as team news is leaked
JARROD BOWEN and Ollie Watkins have been recalled to the England squad by Gareth Southgate.
The pair have both enjoyed a fine start to the season with Watkins netting a hat-trick against Brighton on Saturday.
So Southgate has handed a recall to West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, who has enjoyed an explosive start to the season with five goals in seven games.
Ollie Watkins will also return to the squad for the first time since March 2022 – the Aston Villa star scored a hat-trick against Brighton on Saturday to take his tally for the season to four.
However Southgate still faces a dilemma in defence with Manchester Manchester United defender Luke Shaw still injured – Kieran Trippier could fill in at left-back once again.
But his defensive options will be bolstered by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has overcome a hamstring problem.
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze will also miss the next few weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury against United last Saturday.
The returning Jack Grealish means the Three Lions boss still has plenty of options in attack, despite Callum Wilson’s injury.
England face a Wembley double-header starting with the visit of Australia next Friday.
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Then there is a replay of the Euro 2020 final as Italy return to the national stadium for a Euro 2024 qualifier.