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Gerrard delighted at Shelvey call-up

October 9, 2012
By ESPN staff
England captain Steven Gerrard has praised Liverpool team-mate Jonjo Shelvey after his first call-up to the national team squad.

• Shelvey and Bertrand get call-ups

Shelvey, 20, was promoted from the Under-21s to the senior side on Monday to provide cover for Frank Lampard, who is a doubt for the San Marino and Poland World Cup qualifiers with a knee injury.

The former Charlton player has impressed this season, forcing himself into Liverpool boss Brendan ...

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