Ivan Toney back in England squad, Branthwaite and Gordon receive first call-ups

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon have been handed first call-ups for the England squad for the upcoming friendly matches with Brazil and Belgium this month, while Brentford forward Ivan Toney returns to the Three Lions squad.

Toney returned to football in January this year after serving an eight-month ban for betting offences. The 27-year-old has scored four goals in nine games for Brentford since his return to action.

However, West Ham midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been left off of manager Gareth Southgate's call-up list after underwhelming performances since joining the Hammers on loan from Manchester City in January. He made a mistake on his debut against Bournemouth before being sent off against Nottingham Forest.

England face Brazil on March 23 and Belgium three days later, both at Wembley.

Three Lions'squad:

Goalkeepers: Sam Johnston, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale

Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite, Ben Chilwell, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Ezri Konsa, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Kyle Walker

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, James Maddison, Declan Rice

Forwards: Jared Bowen, Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins. /BGNES