CHERRIES duo Connor Mahoney and Aaron Ramsdale have been called up to the England under-20s squad for fixtures against Italy and the Czech Republic next month.

Mahoney, who joined Cherries from Blackburn Rovers in the summer, has been included in the under-20s squad for the first time.

He previously represented the Young Lions at under-17 and under-18 level.

Goalkeeper Ramsdale was part of the England squad who were crowned under-19 European champions in the summer.

England’s under-20s will take on Italy on Thursday, October 5 at the Municipal Stadium City of Gorgonzola.

They then host the Czech Republic at St George’s Park on Tuesday, October 10.