European Qualifiers: Nathaniel Clyne and Jonjo Shelvey in England squad as Daniel Sturridge is omitted

Nathaniel Clyne: Called up by Roy Hodgson for the European qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia

Nathaniel Clyne has been named in England's squad for the European Qualifiers against San Marino and Estonia.

The 23-year-old Southampton right-back has been rewarded for his good start to the season after scoring two goals in eight appearances for the in-form Saints.

Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has also been recalled by Roy Hodgson. The 22-year-old’s only cap for England came two years ago against San Marino.

Hodgson has bowed to the requests of Brendan Rodgers by omitting Daniel Sturridge from his 21-man squad, despite the striker being in contention to play for Liverpool against West Brom on Saturday.

Reds manager Rodgers insisted on Wednesday that the 25-year-old has still not fully recovered from the thigh injury he sustained on international duty last month.

Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers have been dropped to the Under-21s, while Manchester United defender Phil Jones has been left out through injury.

Everton's 20-year-old defender John Stones has retained his place, as has Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph, who impressed on his full debut against Switzerland last month.

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana returns after sitting out the Norway and Switzerland games through injury.

With Shaw in the Under-21s, Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs will provide competition for first-choice left-back Leighton Baines.

England face San Marino at Wembley on October 9, three days before they travel to Tallinn to play Estonia.

England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Joe Hart (Manchester City).

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), John Stones (Everton).

Midfielders: Fabian Delph (Aston Villa), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).

Forwards: Rickie Lambert (Liverpool), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Welbeck (Arsenal).

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