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Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope out of England squad

Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope has pulled out of the England squad.

The Athletic reports Tottenham keeper Fraser Forster has been called up to the England squad in place of Pope - who has withdrawn with an injury.

Pope, who was joined in the goalkeeping department in Gareth Southgate's latest squad by Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale - the same three keepers who went to the World Cup - has won 10 caps for England since making his debut in 2018.

However, despite playing the full 90 minutes of Newcastle's 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday, Pope has been managing a minor injury.

The report states the 30-year-old missed significant periods of training last week and is now set to receive treatment during the international break.

Forster - who has not played for England since 2016 - is reportedly set to replace Pope in the squad, with the Tottenham stopper having deputised at club level for Hugo Lloris since January while the Spurs captain has been absent with a knee injury.

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