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Deeney deserves England call - Mazzarri

Watford captain Troy Deeney should be given an England call-up, his club manager Walter Mazzarri has claimed.

Uncapped Deeney, 28, who signed a new five-year deal in the summer, has scored in successive victories over West Ham and Manchester United.

Italian Mazzarri said: "Of course he is international level."

England manager Sam Allardyce will announce his squad later this week for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia.

Allardyce needs a replacement for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who is facing a lengthy spell out after he injured his ankle this month.