Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham backed to receive shock England call-up after brace
Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham may have only scored his first Premier League goals on Saturday, but Chris Sutton believes he should be in line for an England call-up.
But against Norwich, the striker looked full of confidence and took both goals well, as he stamped his authority on the number nine shirt at the club.
His performance didn’t go unnoticed, either, as ex-Chelsea striker Sutton called for him to be included in Gareth Southgate’s England team for next month’s friendlies.
“You talk about England and I think the interesting one is Tammy Abraham.
Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham scored twice at Norwich (Image: GETTY)
“I know it’s early days but I thought he was very good.
“When you think of England strikers you’d say shoe-in Rashford and Kane but then you start to think.
"Could Abraham push Callum Wilson? Yeah, I think he could.
“Frank Lampard seems to have great faith in Abraham, getting the nod over Giroud.
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Tammy Abraham scored his first Premier League goals at Norwich (Image: GETTY)
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“I was impressed with Abraham at the weekend.
“It’s a big season for him and the fact that he has Frank’s backing, good mobility and no doubt he took both goals fantastically.”
England face Bulgaria and Kosovo next month in qualifiers for Euro 2020.