Maddison in Three Lions squad

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison has been called up for England's Euro 2020 qualifiers squad - with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate also welcoming Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back into the fold.

Maddison makes the cut despite courting controversy when he withdrew from England's last squad with illness - but was later pictured out at a casino.

Return of The Ox

Liverpool midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain's return to the senior squad is fitting reward for his good form of late, while Man City's John Stones and Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi have also been recalled for the forthcoming games against Montenegro on 14 November and Kosovo on 17 November. 

England currently top Group A and need only a single point to seal their place at Euro 2020. 

Motivational words

Announcing his squad, Southgate offered words of encouragement for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish who once again missed out on a call-up. 

"Grealish is a very good player - I've watched him closely this season," said Southgate.

"The reality is he's up against Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

"If we have any issues with the squad I wouldn't hesitate to call him up. He was very close and just has to keep playing the way he is."

Here it is: your #ThreeLions squad for the #EURO2020 qualifiers against Montenegro and Kosovo!https://t.co/wsv3qjndm2

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