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Shearer makes England call for Newcastle wing-back Livramento

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has urged Gareth Southgate to bring in a fresh face into his squad.

The former England forward believes that Southgate should name Tino Livramento in his next group.

The defender has been outstanding for the Magpies this season, slotting in at both left and right-back.

“He's played for England at almost every level up to now," Shearer told The Rest Is Football podcast on the summer signing from Southampton.

“I would really hope that someone and, if they haven't, they should do it quickly, get on the phone and tell him he has a big future in the England squad.

“Whether that's at right-back or left-back. He did have a serious injury but there's always been that thing around him about having huge potential.

“But I didn't realize how good a player he was until I saw him at Newcastle. When you consider some of the big games he's played in this season, he's been sensational."

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