Newcastle United star called up by England for June fixtures - but duo miss out

Kieran Trippier has been called up by England for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

Gareth Southgate’s side take on Hungary twice, Germany and Italy across ten days in their League A group in June.

The 31-year-old is set to become the first Newcastle United player to represent the Three Lions since Andros Townsend in 2016.

Dan Burn and Matt Targett, viewed as potential contenders to be selected, have not been included.

Callum Wilson, who scored twice during the Magpies’ 2-1 win at Burnley on Sunday, will have one eye on making November’s World Cup squad, if he can maintain his fitness.

Trippier made his first start since February on the final day of the Premier League season at Turf Moor.

The former Tottenham Hotspur man had previously been ruled out with a broken metatarsal.

Trippier will be looking forward to some much-needed game time before taking a break and returning to Newcastle for pre-season.

England squad in full

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Burnley), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Reece James (Chelsea), James Justin (Leicester City) Harry Maguire (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal).

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Crystal Palace, loan from Chelsea), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United), Declan Rice (West Ham United), James Ward-Prowse (Southampton).

Forwards: Tammy Abraham (AS Roma), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City).