DAN BURN is set to be named in his first-ever England squad at the age of 32.
Thomas Tuchel names his maiden Three Lions squad on Friday morning.
And the in-form Newcastle defender is set to be named part of the German’s group for the World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and Latvia, according to the Mail.
Burn has been a key man in Eddie Howe’s Toon machine which is gunning for a top-four spot and a Carabao Cup trophy.
The defender – who can play in the middle or on the left – is expecting to play against Liverpool at Wembley as the Magpies aim to end a 70-year major trophy drought.
Tuchel watched Burn in Newcastle’s 1-0 win over West Ham at the London Stadium on Monday.
And despite his excellent form this season, the call would still be considered a major shock after 197 Premier League appearances and no international caps to his name.
Burn, who lost the ring finger on his right hand in a freak accident aged 13, has also played for Darlington, Fulham and Wigan, prior to his Toon move.
He’s played in all but one of Newcastle’s 28 league games this term with the St James’ Park giants level on points with City and just two points off fourth-placed Chelsea.
Tuchel – who has received the royal seal of approval from Prince William – has touched base with 55 players ahead of tomorrow’s announcement.
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And another star who has made his way into the group is Aston Villa ace Morgan Rogers.
The Telegraph claims he will be announced with other England stars on Friday.
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And Rogers, 22, could end up being an important player in Tuchel’s Three Lions system.
The £8million signing from Middlesbrough one year ago has quickly blossomed into a key figure at Villa.
He has 12 goals and seven assists under Unai Emery this season.
And Tuchel has been left extremely impressed by Rogers’ eye for goal.
The versatile forward already has two England caps under his belt having been called up by interim boss Lee Carsley.