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England squad announcement: Harry Kane in, but Ashley Young and Ryan Mason miss out

Squad announced for the games against Lithuania and Italy with Roy Hodgson opting to name just two keepers

Thursday 19 March 2015 13:31 GMT

Tottenham striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Arsenal (Getty Images)

Harry Kane has received his first senior call-up to the England squad for the upcoming fixtures against Lithuania and Italy.

The Tottenham striker has been in superb form throughout the season, scoring 26 goals in all competitions. England manager Roy Hodgson had already hinted prior to today's announcement that the 21-year-old was in his thinking.

However his Tottenham team-mate Ryan Mason misses out, despite much speculation he could be in line to win his first cap.

England play Lithuania at Wembley in a Euro 2016 qualifier a week on Friday and then meet Italy for a friendly in Turin the following Tuesday.

In the midfield department, Fabian Delph keeps his place in the squad and Michael Carrick comes back into the side following England's most recent fixtures against Scotland and Slovenia.

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David Marshall

Survived an early fumble from a Danny Welbeck shot but there was little he could do about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's header. 6

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Steven Whittaker

Had a couple of shots blocked following short set-pieces, the right-back got little joy going forward in the second half but was dependable at the back. 6

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Grant Hanley

The Blackburn centre-back's lack of mobility told at times. 5

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Russell Martin

Came close with a header but found it difficult to cope with England's movement up front. 5

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Andrew Robertson

Lost the first goalscorer and inadvertently set up the second but showed his character with an excellent first goal for Scotland. 5

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Distribution was not as accurate as his man-of-the-match display on Friday and his misplaced pass and crude block on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ultimately led to England's second goal. 5

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Scott Brown

Withdrawn at half-time after a decent if uninspiring display. 5

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Ikechi Anya

Lifted the home crowd with a couple of early runs but could not make a telling contribution. 6

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Steven Naismith

Was out on his feet at the end of Friday's win over the Republic of Ireland and lacked a spark both up top and just off the front. 6

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Shaun Maloney

Was well off target when given a chance to shoot late in the first half, although from much further out than his goal against the Irish. Otherwise failed to threaten. 5

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Chris Martin

Held the ball up well at times but was unable to make a major impact and rarely had the ball with his face to goal during his 45-minute run-out. 5

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Fraser Forster

The former Celtic goalkeeper's defence allowed him one of his quieter 45 minutes at Parkhead but was exposed for Robertson's goal. 6

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Nathaniel Clyne

The Southampton right back's well-timed tackles and ability to break quickly gave England an edge down his flank. 8

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Luke Shaw

Dealt well with the threat of Shaun Maloney. 6

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Gary Cahill

Came close from an early header and marshalled Martin well in the first half. 7

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Chris Smalling

Totally comfortable in central defence and showed his confidence as the game progressed. 8

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James Milner

A disciplined display in the anchor role. 7

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Jack Wilshere

Floated an inch-perfect cross over the top of the Scotland defence to set up the opener and had a hand in both other goals, the Arsenal midfielder imposed himself on the game. 8

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Drifted into the goalmouth to head the opener. 6

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Stewart Downing

Showed enterprise and control in central midfield. 7

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Danny Welbeck

Caused some problems going forward in the early stages and put in a power of work to disrupt Scotland further back. 7

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Wayne Rooney

Overtook Jimmy Greaves in the England scoring stakes with his 45 and 46th international goals. The skipper showed hunger and drive as he led from the front. 9

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However it is the appearance of Kane in the squad that will generate the most interest and sees the Tottenham striker win the battle to be included alongside regulars Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck. Hodgson's other options included Burnley’s Danny Ings, West Brom's Saido Berahino and QPR striker Charlie Austin.

The notable currently injured players are Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Andy Carroll and Foster.

ENGLAND SQUAD...

Goalkeepers

Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Manchester City)

Defenders

Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders

Ross Barkley (Everton), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Fabian Delph (Aston Villa), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Manchester City), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur), Theo Walcott (Arsenal)

Forwards

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal)

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