Lloyd Kelly has been a regular with Keith Downing's U20s this season

Lloyd Kelly has been a regular with Keith Downing's U20s this season

Bristol City's Lloyd Kelly has been added to the England U21s squad who will travel to face Italy and Denmark this month.

The central defender linked up with Aidy Boothroyd's group at St. George's Park on Monday, after initially being named in the U20s squad last week.

But following the withdrawals of Harvey Barnes (foot), Josh Onomah (knee) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (shoulder) from the squad, the 20-year-old will now step up for the first time.

Middlesbrough’s Dael Fry has also withdrawn from the squad.

Bristol-born Kelly has been a regular for the U20s since his first call-up just over a year ago and has captained Keith Downing's team this season as well as featuring more prominently for his hometown club in the Championship.

You can read more on his thoughts about playing for the Young Lions in this feature.

Aidy Boothroyd’s side will take on Italy in Ferrara on Thursday 15 November (kick-off 5.30pm), before travelling to Esbjerg where they will play Denmark on Tuesday 20 November (kick-off 5pm). You can watch both of the U21s' games live on BT Sport.

Kelly will be replaced in the U20s squad by Ipswich Town’s Flynn Downes, for their game with Germany in Colchester on Monday 19 November.