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England train ahead of World Cup qualifier with Malta as Harry Maguire says he is living the dream

England's players trained on Tuesday ahead of their World Cup 2018 qualifier against Malta on Friday night.

Nathaniel Chalobah, Kieran Trippier, Jake Livermore and Phil Jones all missed the afternoon session with minor knocks.

Leicester City's Harry Maguire came through training unscathed and spoke afterwards about how much he is relishing the prospect of playing for England after his first senior call up.

Harry Maguire has said it is a dream to be playing for the England senior team
Harry Maguire has said it is a dream to be playing for the England senior team
Tottenham's Dele Alli controls the ball during Tuesday's training session in Burton
Tottenham's Dele Alli controls the ball during Tuesday's training session in Burton
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on from the sidelines during the session
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on from the sidelines during the session

He said: 'When you're a young boy growing up and you want to be a footballer, the pick of the pile is always trying to play for your country,' said the former Sheffield United centre-back.