Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster called up to England squad for friendlies

Multimedia 12:18 24 Mar, 2022

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has been called up to the England squad following the withdrawal of West Brom's Sam Johnstone.

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster called up to England squad for friendlies

Johnstone replaced the injured Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal but has himself now pulled out with illness, Qazet.az reports.

Forster, 34, won the last of his six England caps in 2016.

Gareth Southgate's side host Switzerland on Saturday before taking on Ivory Coast on Tuesday with both friendly games at Wembley.

Forster joins Southampton team-mates James Ward-Prowse and Kyle Walker-Peters in the squad. 

Southampton keeper Fraser Forster