England call up Dunn

Uncapped Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Dunn has been called into England's squad for the friendly against Portugal on Saturday as a replacement for the injured Kieron Dyer.

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A Football Association spokesman said Dunn, 22, had been drafted in by coach Sven-Goran Eriksson as a "straight swap" for Newcastle midfielder Dyer, who suffered a recurrence of a shin splints problem in Monday's 2-2 draw at Liverpool.

Dunn has been a regular member of the England under-21 side in recent seasons and Eriksson said he welcomed the chance to have a look at the midfielder.

"David is a very good player and has lots of experience at under-21 level, captaining the team," Eriksson said in a statement on the FA's official website on Tuesday.

"I have watched him already this season for Blackburn and he was very close to being in the original squad.

"It will be a good opportunity to work with David and see what he can do."

Eriksson will also be keeping an eye on Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard when his squad meets up on Wednesday.

Gerrard hurt his ankle against Newcastle but is expected to be available for the game at Villa Park on Saturday, England's first since their World Cup quarter-final exit in June.