Gareth Southgate makes surprising choice to replace injured Nick Pope in England squad

England manager Gareth Southgate has called Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster into his squad for the upcoming March internationals.

Newcastle United’s Nick Pope – who has kept a joint-high 12 clean sheets in the Premier League this season – was initially named in the Three Lions squad alongside Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale and Everton’s Jordan Pickford.

However, he will now remain on Tyneside to undergo treatment on a minor injury. The Athletic report he had undergone some treatment prior to Newcastle’s 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Friday, in which he completed the full 90 minutes.

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