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​Injured keeper Forster replaced by Southampton team-mate McCarthy in England squad

Injured Southampton keeper Fraser Forster has been replaced by club-mate Alex McCarthy for England's World Cup qualifier in Slovakia on Sunday.

The uncapped 26 year old was called up after Forster, returned to his club for treatment on an arm injury.

The ex-Crystal Palace keeper has played three times for England's Under 21s.

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