
Everton defender Joleon Lescott has been drafted into the England squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia.
The 25-year-old central defender has been in excellent early-season form for the Toffees, scoring in the victories at Tottenham and Bolton.
Lescott's call-up follows the withdrawal of Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell due to a hamstring injury.
Lescott joined Everton from Wolves, where he began his professional career, in June 2006.