Football news - Declan Rice and Sancho named in England's squad for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers

The West Ham midfielder, who has recently switched allegiance despite being named Ireland Young Player of the Year, gets his first call-up.

The 20-year-old appeared for the Republic of Ireland’s youth teams and won three senior caps, but FIFA last week ratified his switch to England as those three appearances came in friendlies.

Rice was the only uncapped player in the squad as Southgate favoured the tried and tested on the whole.

On Rice's inclusion, the England manager said: "His form warrants it. We like what we've seen in terms of his personality, his character and his leadership qualities. He'll fit very well into how we work."

Borussia Dortmund youngster Jadon Sancho also retains his place in the squad while there was a recall for Tom Heaton, whose impressive form for Burnley has seen him selected alongside fellow goalkeepers Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland.

Southgate has kept faith with Kieran Trippier, despite questions over fitness and form, while James Tarkowski and Harry Maguire returned to the squad as Lewis Dunk and the injured Joe Gomez dropped out.

Harry Winks and Jesse Lingard were not risked due to groin and hamstring issues respectively, but Callum Wilson did enough on his return from a seven-week lay-off to be included again.

The Three Lions kick off Group A against the Czech Republic at Wembley next Friday before heading to Podgorica to take on Montenegro.