England squad: Jarrad Branthwaite and Anthony Gordon handed first call-ups as Ivan Toney recalled for March friendlies
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon have received their first England senior call-ups for this month's friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, while Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been recalled.
Toney's recall comes after returning to action in January following the completion of his eight-month Football Association ban for breaching betting rules. The 27-year-old has scored four goals in nine appearances for Brentford since his comeback.
But West Ham midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been left out of the 25-man squad by England boss Gareth Southgate after a torrid run of form since joining the Hammers on loan in January.
The Manchester City loanee was at fault for a goal on his debut against Bournemouth before he was sent off at Nottingham Forest last month and hooked at half-time of Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Burnley.
Southgate said: "I think he knows exactly what we think of him. A good version of him is an important player for us and that's why we've supported him as we have.
"Unfortunately his form hasn't been good enough and I've spoken to him about that. He understands.
"He has all the attributes to force his way back in. He just needs to find that rhythm and confidence because there is an outstanding player in there."
Phillips' West Ham team-mate Jarrod Bowen has been recalled following his recent fine form, while Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is named in an England squad for the first time in four years.
But Southgate revealed Arsenal defender Ben White, who signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League leaders on Thursday, did not want to be considered for England squads "at the moment".
White left England's 2022 World Cup squad mid-tournament to return home for personal
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