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Jack Wilshere will be given an England recall in the next 24 hours — and with it the chance to stake his claim for a World Cup finals place.

Gareth Southgate names his squad for the friendlies with Holland and Italy and will bring the Arsenal midfielder back into the Three Lions set-up.

The 26-year-old, who won the last of his 34 caps in the Euro 2016 disaster against Iceland, has done enough to prove his fitness and form to the England boss.

It will be a huge boost for Wilshere who has been desperate to try and force his way back into England's squad ahead of the World Cup this summer.

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Southgate has been beset by injuries, and Tottenham star and recent Three Lions captain Harry Kane being ruled out of both friendlies is likely to mean a call-up for Everton’s 20-year-old forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

England have also looked at Brighton’s centre-forward Glenn Murray, 34, because the shortage of strikers is so bad — Daniel Sturridge is also out and there are lingering fitness fears about Arsenal's Danny Welbeck.

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Manchester United's 32-year-old left-back Ashley Young is expected to be in the squad after impressing Southgate with his recent form.

Burnley keeper Nick Pope is set to be called up, along with his Turf Moor team-mate James Tarkowski in central defence.

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The FA has issued a statement to confirm they have no intention of pulling out of the World Cup, despite the growing diplomatic crisis with host nation Russia.

A spokesperson said: “The FA will continue to work closely with the UK Government and relevant authorities regarding our participation in this summer’s FIFA World Cup and the Women’s World Cup qualifier in June.

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“Our priority for all England matches is to ensure the safety and security of the fans, players and staff.

“We will take all travel guidance from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.”

Ticket sales have been slow for England’s World Cup opener against Tunisia but fears fans will stay away have been eased by the fact the final group game with Belgium is oversubscribed.