Alex McCarthy replaces injured Fraser Forster in England squad

Alex McCarthy of Crystal Palace during the 2015 Cape Town Cup Final match between Crystal Palace FC and Sporting Lisbon at Cape Town Stadium on July 26, 2015
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Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is called into Sam Allardyce's England squad following Southampton teammate Fraser Forster's withdrawal through injury.

Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has been called up to replace the injured Fraser Forster in the England squad.

McCarthy, number two at St Mary's behind Forster after signing from Crystal Palace in August, has played 12 games in all competitions in the last two seasons.

The 26-year-old gained three caps for England Under-21s and has previously been in the senior set-up for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil in May 2013.

Joe Hart is expected to remain as Sam Allardyce's first-choice goalkeeper when the Three Lions take on Slovakia on Sunday, with Burnley's Tom Heaton thought to be second choice.

Fraser Forster in action for Southampton on October 18, 2014
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