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the summer. It was a very difficult call because Gary played in a lot of our qualifying matches and is a player I have a lot of respect for.

“But I did not want to bring in senior players who are not going to play when I have others to look at.”

Southgate confirmed Smalling’s axing when he said that the only other players he was considering who are not in his 26-man squad were the injured Fabian Delph, Phil Jones, Harry Kane and Ruben Loftus-cheek.

“There are players not in this squad who are not out of our minds,” he said. “There are three in particular who, if they were playing, would probably be here – Delph, Phil Jones, and Ruben, along with Harry.”

Southgate, who has warned Joe Hart (above) that he will have to battle Jack Butland to be his No.1 in Russia, rewarded Burnley keeper Nick Pope with his first call-up.

“Clearly the No.1 jersey is up for grabs,” he said. “Joe’s had a DELE ALLI will be warned by Gareth Southgate not to dive at the World Cup.

Alli (left) has been booked twice for diving this season – most recently against Liverpool last month – and the England boss says he will speak to the Tottenham star.

“We will be talking to all our difficult period for his club.

“But he’s got

74 caps, he’s an important member of the squad, and we wanted to keep him involved. We don’t know how the next eight to 10 weeks will pan out for all our goalkeepers and there is good competition for places.

“Nick’s form has been excellent. We need to find out more about him because, if we lose one of our senior keepers, we don’t want to be bringing in a new player.”

Southgate claims Jack Wilshere has earned a first call-up under him because he has re-established himself at Arsenal.

“Jack’s a player with unquestionable talent,” he said. “He’s now playing in the games that matter for Arsenal and he’s playing well.” players about what might get them into disciplinary trouble – how they approach referees, committing fouls in our areas, having to avoid giving freekicks away,” said Southgate.

“Diving is part of what we must cover. We will have VAR, so that will help focus minds.”

He is also confident Harry Kane will be fully fit for Russia.