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Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe doesn't expect England call

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe isn't expecting a call from England coach Sam Allardyce.

Defoe 33, played his way into contention to face Slovakia on Sunday but may now miss out as Southampton forward Nathan Redmond, 22, has impressed.

Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater should be recalled and Everton defender Phil Jagielka is also back on the radar.

Allardyce said: “I think the biggest problem is in the goalkeeping area.

Joe Hart's not playing, Jack Butland's injured. There's only Fraser Forster playing at Southampton on a regular basis.

“That's a bit of a dilemma for me."

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