Dele Alli ruled out with injury, Michael Keane added to England squad for friendlies

Alli has been ruled out after he sustained a hamstring injury during Spurs’ match against Crystal Palace. (Source: Reuters)

Everton defender Michael Keane was called up on Monday to replace injured Tottenham Hotspur forward Dele Alli in the England squad for their international friendlies against Germany and Brazil later this month.

Alli has been ruled out after he sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace.

Tottenham team-mates Harry Kane and Harry Winks, along with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, will undergo late fitness tests, the Football Association said.

“Keane has now been added to the group of players due to report to St. George’s Park today, ahead of the upcoming double-header at Wembley Stadium,” the FA said in a statement.

The 24-year-old has a chance to earn his fifth England cap after returning from a leg infection during Everton’s 3-2 comeback win over Watford.

England host Germany on Friday and meet Brazil four days later.