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Nick Pope eyeing starting spot for England at World Cup as he admits he 'never thought' he would earn call-up

Nick Pope admits he had to pinch himself after earning his first England call-up but the Burnley goalkeeper is eyeing a starting place at this summer's World Cup.

The 25-year-old will be vying for his first Three Lions cap in the upcoming friendlies against Holland and Italy after being named in Gareth Southgate's 27-man squad.

The former Welling, Cambridge and Charlton keeper has impressed for the Clarets this season and Pope intends to take his chance at international level.

Burnley's Nick Pope will be hoping to make his England debut against either Holland or Italy
Burnley's Nick Pope will be hoping to make his England debut against either Holland or Italy

'It's obviously a day I never thought I'd see come and, now it has, it's massive elation for me and everyone close to me,' Pope said at a press conference.