Joleon Lescott called up for England

Updated 13.16 Mon Sep 03 2007
Keywords: football, Everton, England, Joleon Lescott

Everton defender Joleon Lescott has been drafted into the England squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia.

The 25-year-old has been in excellent early-season form for the Toffees, scoring twice in victories at Tottenham and Bolton.

Lescott's call-up follows the withdrawal of Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell due to a hamstring injury

Lescott's call-up follows the withdrawal of Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell due to a hamstring injury.

He joined Everton from Wolves, where he began his professional career, in June 2006.

Manager Steve McClaren said: "Joleon has been looking very solid for Everton this season, and has also scored a couple of goals, too.

"He is big and strong and is a threat at set-pieces as well, but as a defender he makes life very difficult for strikers."

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