Harry Kane, Theo Walcott Named in England Squad to Face Lithuania and Italy

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Published: March 19, 2015

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Roy Hodgson named his England squad for matches against Lithuania and Italy, including Harry Kane.

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Mason to Replace Injured Lallana Monday, March 23 The FA confirmed that Ryan Mason will replace Adam Lallana, who had to drop out of the squad due to injury.

England Names Squad Thursday, March 19 Hodgson has rewarded Kane for a terrific season in the Premier League with a place in his England squad ahead of fixtures against Lithuania and Italy.

The national team's official Twitter account confirmed Hodgson's selection:



Kane is the division's third top scorer with 16 goals for Tottenham Hotspur in a breakout campaign, per BBC Sport. Only Chelsea's Diego Costa and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero have managed more with the season's final two months approaching.

Hodgson discussed Kane's inclusion with the press, tweeted by Henry Winter of The Telegraph:



Oliver Kay of The Times commented on the striker's first call-up:



Kane signalled his delight on Twitter:





The Spurs hitman could play alongside Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge and Arsenal's Theo Walcott during his national debut.

Walcott is still trying to secure a first-team place with the Gunners after his recent spell on the sidelines. He has netted three goals in his last eight appearances for the north London club, per WhoScored.com, seemingly enough for Hodgson to give him the nod.

Sturridge has been recalled after also working through long-term injury problems on Merseyside. The 25-year-old has made just six Premier League starts this campaign, but has scored three goals, per WhoScored.



Hodgson expects Sturridge to continue improving as his fitness returns, per Winter:



As ever, a couple of inclusions are sure to split opinion. Andros Townsend continues to ...
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