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Team News: Jack Butland handed England debut

Team News: Butland handed England debut
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Jack Butland will become England's youngest ever goalkeeper when he appears against Italy tonight.

Jack Butland will make his first appearance for the England senior side during tonight's friendly encounter against Italy.

The 19-year-old, who will become the youngest goalkeeper to represent England, has been preferred between the posts to Norwich City's John Ruddy.

Meanwhile, Michael Carrick has been handed a role in the centre of midfield, while Tom Cleverley will also make his first start for the Three Lions.

England: Butland; Walker, Jagielka, Cahill, Baines; Johnson, Carrick, Lampard, Young, Cleverley; Carroll
Subs: Ruddy, Lescott, Bertrand, Caulker, Milner, Livermore, Rodwell, Defoe

Italy: Sirigu; Abate, Ogbonna, Astori, Balzaretti; De Rossi, Nocerino, Aquilani; Diamanti; Destro, El Shaarawy

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