• England's Harry Maguire, left, Conor Gallagher, centre, and Harry Kane during training at Hotspur Way Training Ground on Sunday, November 14, 2021. England will look to seal World Cup qualification against San Marino on Monday. PA
    England's Harry Maguire, left, Conor Gallagher, centre, and Harry Kane during training at Hotspur Way Training Ground on Sunday, November 14, 2021. England will look to seal World Cup qualification against San Marino on Monday. PA
  • Conor Gallagher and Kalvin Phillips train with England for the World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Getty
    Conor Gallagher and Kalvin Phillips train with England for the World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Getty
  • England's Kyle Walker, left, and Harry Kane during a training session in London on the eve of their World Cup qualifier against San Marino. PA
    England's Kyle Walker, left, and Harry Kane during a training session in London on the eve of their World Cup qualifier against San Marino. PA
  • England's Phil Foden, left, and Conor Gallagher battle for the ball during a training session at Hotspur Way Training Ground. PA
    England's Phil Foden, left, and Conor Gallagher battle for the ball during a training session at Hotspur Way Training Ground. PA
  • Jordan Pickford during a training session in London on Sunday. PA
    Jordan Pickford during a training session in London on Sunday. PA
  • Kalvin Phillips, left, and Harry Maguire battle for the ball during training. PA
    Kalvin Phillips, left, and Harry Maguire battle for the ball during training. PA
  • England's John Stones, left, and Conor Coady during training at Hotspur Way Training Ground. PA
    England's John Stones, left, and Conor Coady during training at Hotspur Way Training Ground. PA
  • Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire and Harry Kane during England's training session. Getty
    Kyle Walker, Harry Maguire and Harry Kane during England's training session. Getty
  • England's Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips during training on Sunday. Reuters
    England's Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips during training on Sunday. Reuters
  • Phil Foden trains in London. Getty
    Phil Foden trains in London. Getty
  • England's Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker train on Sunday. Reuters
    England's Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker train on Sunday. Reuters
  • England's Conor Coady and Kalvin Phillips during training for the World Cup qualifier. Reuters
    England's Conor Coady and Kalvin Phillips during training for the World Cup qualifier. Reuters
  • Tyrone Mings, Conor Coady and Tammy Abraham during training. Reuters
    Tyrone Mings, Conor Coady and Tammy Abraham during training. Reuters

Conor Gallagher trains with England for World Cup qualifier after earning first call-up


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The mood in the England camp was relaxed as they trained for their final World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Sunday.

Gareth Southgate's team are top of Group I and only need to avoid defeat on Monday to guarantee automatic qualification for the World Cup in Qatar next year.

In their last game, Harry Kane scored a first half hat-trick as England all but secured qualification with a 5-0 thrashing of Albania.

Southgate is now set to rotate his players for Monday's match and midfielder Conor Gallagher could be in line for his debut after his fine form for Crystal Palace was rewarded with a maiden England call-up.

Gallagher, who is on loan from Chelsea, has been excellent for Palace this season with four goals and two assists.

"I'm really happy and excited to be called up to the senior squad. I'm determined to make the most of the experience and know I have a lot of hard work to do," Gallagher, 21, said of his selection.

"I'd like to thank everyone that has helped me in my career so far and I'll do my best to make them proud."

Among other players, Jordan Henderson and Jack Grealish returned to Liverpool and Manchester City respectively for assessment on their injuries. Raheem Sterling will not travel to San Marino for personal reasons.

Mason Mount and Luke Shaw will not travel as they recover from a dental surgery and concussion, respectively.

Updated: November 15, 2021, 2:58 AM