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Neville pleased Liverpool defender Gomez in England squad

Manchester United legend Gary Neville is happy seeing Liverpool defender Joe Gomez in the England squad this week.

Gomez has been superb alongside Virgil van Djik for the Reds so far this season as Jurgen Klopp's side have won four from four and only conceded once.

Neville said: “The one player coming into the set up who I'm interested to see is Gomez. I think he's started the season brilliantly and deserves the call-up.

“You look at how he's fitted in and not only slotted in to cover alongside Van Dijk but stood up alongside him, he's done really, really well.

“The majority of the lads from the summer are there so there's not much to suggest that changes are required, but Gomez is the one who could come in and really press his case.

“Southgate played three at the back at the World Cup and Gomez looks ideal to play in that system with his mobility and experience of playing in different positions."

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