And that’s great news for Hammers fans given the captain has had an incredibly busy season and looks certain to be rested for Saturday’s friendly against Switzerland, with a second match against Ivory Coast to follow next Tuesday.
Frankly, we were a little surprised that Dec was called up at all give his near twice a week appearances for much of a season when he has made over 40.
International weeks are always an anxious period and of course we lost him to injury last year as a result of one of them so hopefully Gareth Southgate will do the right thing by using him sparingly in a couple of matches which are of little consequence
West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone – called up to the squad as a replacement for the injured Arsenal ‘keeper Aaron Ramsdale.