Tammy Abraham has revealed how he found out he was named in the latest England squad and has suggested that Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate did not inform him of a potential call-up before it was announced on Thursday afternoon.

The 20-year-old, who remains on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation until he's cap-tied, became the second player in the history of Swansea City to earn a call-up to England seniors, following in the footsteps of Jonjo Shelvey.

''I am very pleased. I have been working for this and I am grateful to be given the chance to prove myself. It is a good confidence boost for me and shows I have been doing the right thing,'' said Abraham to  Swansea City's official website on Thursday evening.

''I found out this afternoon that I was in the squad. It was a nice surprise.''

The Chelsea loanee added : ''I was in the physio room and it came up on the TV that I had been included.

''All the boys congratulated me. It was a good feeling and I am excited to link up with the team.

''Getting an England call is a nice achievement. Now I have to make sure I grab it with both hands.''

Since arriving in South Wales in the summer of 2017, Abraham has registered his name on the score-sheet five times from 13 appearances.

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