Shelvey makes England squad
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been added to Roy Hodgson’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures against San Marino and Poland, Sky Sports report.
The Reds midfielder has grown in stature and importance at Anfield, and despite being sent off against Manchester United in a recent Premier League fixture, has impressed for Brendan Rodgers’ men.
Shelvey has scored a number of goals in the Europa League also, and has been promoted from the England under-21 side as cover for Frank Lampard.
The Chelsea man limped out of his side’s win over Norwich at the weekend, and at this stage is a doubt; Shelvey has been picked ahead of Manchester City’s Gareth Barry.
Meanwhile, Ryan Bertrand has also been added to the Three Lions’ contingent, after continuing his strong start to the 2012-13 campaign.
The versatile wideman comes in as a straight replacement for Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs, who has dropped out with a thigh injury.
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By Gareth McKnight