England are set to lose Brighton midfielder Steven Alzate to Colombia.

Alzate was yesterday named in coach Carlos Queiroz's 34-man initial squad for two friendlies in the USA next month.

Queiroz is expected to trim his squad at some point next week for Colombia's final warm-up fixtures ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.

They take on Peru in Miami and Ecuador in New Jersey.

Alzate told brightonandhovealbion.com: “It's a very proud moment for me and my family and a massive achievement.

“It's an honour to play for my country and something I've been looking forward to for a long time now."