Rashford and Lingard in Southgate's first England squad


Britain Football Soccer - Northampton Town v Manchester United - EFL Cup Third Round - Sixfields Stadium - 21/9/16 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford applauds fans after the game Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley

LONDON (Reuters) - England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate has recalled Marcus Rashford and included the uncapped Jesse Lingard in his first squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia after stepping in for the sacked Sam Allardyce.

Right back Glen Johnson returns for the first time since the 2014 World Cup while forward Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is recalled after a year's absence and Ryan Bertrand is also back in the squad named on Sunday, among five changes from the win in Slovakia.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
Soccer-Injured Aubameyang to miss Gabon’s first game at Cup of Nations
Soccer-Newcastle's Burn faces up to six weeks out due to rib and lung injuries
Soccer-Sunderland worst hit by losing players to African Cup of Nations
Soccer-Rodgers named manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah
Panel: FAM sec-gen must face the music
Soccer-Clarke warns Scotland fans to be cautious over World Cup travel costs
FAM dismiss mass resignation rumours
FACTBOX-Soccer-Profiles of the Group F teams at Africa Cup of Nations
Soccer-Ramsey shocked by early contract termination at Pumas

Others Also Read