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England call-up 'would mean everything' for Burnley keeper Pope

It has been a dramatic and incredible season for Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope.

And the Englishman would love to cap it off with making England's World Cup squad.

The 25-year-old, who replaced the injured Tom Heaton in September, collected his 10th clean sheet from 26 appearances in last Saturday's win over West Ham.

Considering Gareth Southgate's other options - Joe Hart, Jack Butland & Jordan Pickford - have faltered at times this season, Pope is a real chance to be selected for his Three Lions debut in March's friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.

"I'll just have to wait and find out. I don't know anything. I'll wait and see and go from there," the former Charlton Athletic goalkeeper said.

"It would mean everything; the pinnacle of football is to get called up to your country.

"The fact that people are even talking about it is great for me, the fact that my name is even being mentioned around it is a great start. It's something that I couldn't have even imagined for my career. It's nice.

"It would be a massive plus for me, a massive bonus, I can't hide that. It's something that I'd love to be involved in.

"We'll see, my focus is on Burnley, we've got eight games left and I'm giving everything towards that. Everything else will take care of itself."

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