24 Mar 2015

Mason called up by England

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Ryan Mason (AFP)

London - Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason has been called up to the England squad for the first time as a replacement for injured Liverpool playmaker Adam Lallana, the Football Association announced on Monday.

With Lallana forced to withdraw from international duty after suffering a groin injury against Manchester United on Sunday, Mason was added to Roy Hodgson's squad for Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley and next week's friendly in Italy.

The 23-year-old, who has enjoyed a breakthrough season in central midfield for Tottenham, will also provide cover for Aston Villa midfielder Delph, who is suffering from a stomach bug

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