Southgate eyes Irons pair ( and Defoe!)

England boss Gareth Southgate is this morning reported to be  considering an international recall for Andy Carroll.

The player’s four goals in six games has put him back in the manager’s mind  and he could be joined by Michail Antonio in the next squad.

A rash of injuries up front, with Tottenham’s Harry Kane, skipper Wayne Rooney of Manchester United and Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge all out – has elevated Carroll into Southgae’s thinking.

And the England boss is also considering a new call-up for  34-year-old for Jermain  Defoe, who has been watched over recent games.

ClaretandHugh revealed yesterday that the Sunderland striker remains very much a West Ham target in this summer’s transfer window.

He will make a final decision in the next 24 hours before naming his squad at St George’s Park for next Wednesday’s away friendly with Germany and a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley four days later.