Tom Cleverley called up by England

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has been called up to the England squad for the fixtures with Republic of Ireland and Slovenia.

The 25-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, hasn't featured for England in over a year but he has moved himself back in contention after making 37 appearances at Villa Park.

The Everton target has been drafted into the squad as a replacement for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason, who has withdrawn with a knee problem.

England face Republic Ireland in Dublin on Sunday afternoon before they take on Slovenia in a Euro 2016 qualifier next weekend.