Sunderland defenders Dennis Cirkin and Callum Doyle have been named in the latest Young Lions squads for the upcoming October international break.
Cirkin has been called up to Andy Edwards’ England’s Under-20s squad, while Doyle will be representing Ian Foster’s England Under-19s.
For on-loan Tottenham Hotspur defender Cirkin, it will be the second time he has been named in Edwards’ Young Lions squad after he made his debut for the Under-20s in a 6-1 victory over Romania last month.
The 19-year-old is set to face matches against both Italy and Czech Republic, with the latter being the country’s first match in the Elite Under-20s League.
Cirkin, who has also represented the Under-16s, Under-17s and Under-18s national team at youth level, has made a great start to life at the Stadium of Light.
He has provided two assists in six League One starts so far this season, to help the Black Cats to the top of the table.
Meanwhile, for on loan Manchester City teenager Doyle it will also be the second time he has received a call up to the Under-19s side.
The 17-year-old made his debut for Foster’s Young Lions last month during a 2-0 victory over Italy at St Georges Park.
He is set to face matches against France, Mexico, and Belgium in the space of just six days.
Doyle has also enjoyed an excellent opening two months on Wearside since his move from the Premier League Champions, starting eight matches in the league, in what is his first taste of senior action.
