Everton centre half Jarrad Branthwaite has celebrated his first senior England call-up.

The stopper has been a revelation for Sean Dyche's team this season after a successful loan at PSV Eindhoven last term.

Branthwaite, who is linked to the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, spoke to club media after being put in the England squad.

“It's a dream come true," he told evertontv.

“To represent your national team at any level is a massive achievement, but for it to be the senior squad, I'm over the moon.

“I found out in training. The gaffer pulled me and told me I've been selected, so I was buzzing when I heard the news.

“You can only affect what you do on the pitch and give yourself the best possible opportunity to be selected, and that's by putting in good performances on the pitch. That's what your only focus can be, really, and that's been from when I came into the team to now - it's just to keep delivering that high level and see where that takes me.

“I messaged my dad and he said he's very proud of me. He said: 'All of the family is proud', so it's a lovely feeling. I just can't wait to join up with the team.

“They're obviously really tough fixtures, but I'm really happy to just be in the squad, take every moment in and see where it takes me."