First it was Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka, and today, Emile Smith Rowe became the third Arsenal player to be handed an England call for the upcoming World Cup qualifying match. Garreth Southgate published his initial squad four days ago, and Smith Rowe was not invited for the matches against Albania and San Marino. But after Marcus Rashford from Manchester United and James Ward-Prowse from Southampton puled out due to injuries, England manager decided to call in-form Smith Rowe instead.👏 Sunday: Score the winner at Emirates Stadium🏴 Monday: Get your first England senior call-upWe’re so proud of you, @emilesmithrowe 😍— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 8, 2021 Emile Smith Rowe has more goal contributions in the Premier League this season than Mason Mount, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling, so it was kind of obvious that he should be given the chance, especially since the rivals are not so formidable, so he could actually make his first appearance in one of those game, at least for 10 minutes. Rashford made a comeback after a long injury at the start of the season, but still doesn’t have the strength for the whole 90 minutes of football, and was also ill after United’s 2-2 draw against Atalanta in Bergamo.Sancho, Lingard and Trippier ommited from Southgate’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers„Emile Smith Rowe has received his first call-up to the England senior men’s squad. The Arsenal forward arrived at St. George’s Park on Monday having initially been scheduled to join the MU21s in Burnley. However, Marcus Rashford, James Ward-Prowse, Mason Mount and Luke Shaw have not reported for international duty. Rashford will remain with Manchester United in order to concentrate on regaining full fitness while Ward-Prowse is ruled out of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers through illness. Mount’s arrival has been delayed due to recent dental surgery and he will continue to be monitored in the coming days, as will Shaw who is currently following concussion protocol at his club“ an FA statement read.
