Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford replaces Tom Heaton in England squad

09 October 2016 21:08

Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been called into the England squad for the first time after Tom Heaton withdrew due to injury.

The 22-year-old from Washington, who has made five Premier League appearances for the Black Cats this season, has previously won nine England Under-21 caps under Gareth Southgate.

The Football Association announced Pickford had been summoned into the contingent who will face Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.

Pickford had previously been named in the Under-21 squad for the Euro qualifier against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Burnley's official account called Heaton's injury "minor". The 30-year-old Clarets captain made his senior England debut against Australia at the Stadium of Light in May.

Source: PA