England call on defender Lescott

• omgukilledkenny

  3 Sep 07, 19:54

  
  
  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.
• sand king

  3 Sep 07, 20:59

  Why not, a defender who can score goals
• glacer

  4 Sep 07, 08:40

  McClaren has his eyes open this time