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Gibson called up to England squad for World Cup qualifier

Gibson replaces the injured Chris Smalling, who played in England's 1-0 defeat by Germany in a friendly in Dortmund on Wednesday and has returned to his club Manchester United for treatment.

Gibson called up to England squad for World Cup qualifier
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Fellow centre back Gary Cahill, who captained the side in Germany, is suspended for the Lithuania game and has also left the training camp.

Gibson, 24, has never won a senior cap for England, but played for the Under-21s under Southgate.

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(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Ed osmond)


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