BURNLEY captain Tom Heaton has been named in England’s 22-man squad for the Euro 2016 qualifying double-header against San Marino and Switzerland.

The Clarets stopper is included by manager Roy Hodgson despite now plying his trade in the Championship following Burnley’s relegation from the top-flight.

But Hodgson has kept faith with the 29-year-old and Heaton is the only uncapped member in the party.

The stopper earned his first senior call-up in May for a friendly against the Republic of Ireland and the European Championship qualifier against Slovenia but did not feature in either encounter.

That call meant the was the first Burnley player to be named in a senior England squad since Martin Dobson in 1974.

Hodgson’s men face San Marino in Serravalle on Saturday before hosting Switzerland at Wembley on Tuesday week with England currently top of the qualifying pool with six wins from six matches.

There was no place in the squad for former Clarets Charlie Austin and Danny Ings but Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, who played with current Clitheroe boss Simon Garner when the pair were at FC Halifax Town, is included.

Hodgson rewarded Vardy for his impressive form at the end of last season by calling him up to the England squad for the first time.

The 28-year-old came off the bench to make his international debut in England’s 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland in June and has scored two Premier League goals so far this season - including a late equalising penalty at Bournemouth on Saturday as the Foxes remain unbeaten under new boss Claudio Ranieri.

Jonjo Shelvey has also been selected having started the season well and featured in Swansea’s 2-1 win over Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

Tottenham’s Ryan Mason is another midfield player who will be looking to add to his solitary cap as Hodgson lauded the strength in depth at this disposal.

“On this occasion we are obviously missing some players from the June matches,” he said.

“However this is compensated by the fact we have players who weren’t available over the summer.

“Jonjo Shelvey gets another chance as he has been very impressive since the start of the season whilst Ryan Mason has been unlucky with us - he picked up an injury the last time he was in the England squad.

“This latest squad shows we are working a good number of players with a claim to be England regulars and secure a place in Euro 2016.

“Before that there are two matches we must focus on. The players must keep going, play well and look to win every match. I don’t want any let up and we want to win both these games.”

Everton defender John Stones, who has been the target of a number of bids from Premier League champions Chelsea, retains his place but there is no room in the squad for Saido Berahino - with the West Brom forward missing out on recent Baggies games after being linked with a move to Tottenham.

England squad: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Jack Butland (Stoke City), Tom Heaton (Burnley).
Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Phil Jagielka (Everton).
Midfielders: Michael Carrick (Manchester United), James Milner (Liverpool), Ross Barkley (Everton), Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City), Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Fabian Delph (Manchester City)
Forwards: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Theo Walcott (Arsenal)