England stars featuring Conor Gallagher jet out for San Marino game

England have jetted off to San Marino to play their final World Cup qualifier - and Crystal Palace star Conor Gallagher is on the plane.

The midfielder, 21, was called into Gareth Southgate's squad after Jack Grealish and Jordan Henderson withdrew from the squad.

Luke Shaw and Mason Mount have also not travelled to focus on their fitness, while Raheem Sterling isn't involved due a personal matter.

England need just a point against San Marino to confirm their spot at next year's World Cup in Qatar, although they are expected to win comfortably.

Gallagher's call-up is reward for his brilliant form this season, scoring four goals in ten Premier League appearances since joining Palace on loan from Chelsea.

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Although he's yet to play for the Blues, the youngster has enjoyed a brilliant start to his career - previously impressing at Charlton, Swansea and West Brom.

The box-to-box midfielder also knows the England set-up well after earning 13 caps at U21 level and winning the U17 World Cup in 2017.

Gallagher's eye-catching performances at club level this term has earned praise from various figures within the English game.

"Conor brings a lot of energy," said his Palace team-mate Wilfried Zaha in October. "He gets up and down which makes a lot of difference."

Discussing Gallagher after Palace's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, Gary Neville said: "I liked his energy. I liked his commitment to go press the ball.

"I thought when he got the ball he used it... You need players in your team who go win the ball back when you're out of possession, do the hard yards and get on the ball."

And Gallagher can't be far away from breaking into the Chelsea team after catching the attention of manager Thomas Tuchel.

"He is not hard to follow because he is standing out every single matchday so it's an easy one to follow and credit to him," said Tuchel earlier this month.

"We had long talks in pre-season and we imagined he could stay and fight for his place here.

"But we decided that when the talks came up with Patrick Vieira at Crystal Palace, he understood the role he could have in the Premier League at the club.

"He wanted to take the challenge... Conor's heart is so, so big; you could wake him up at 4am and he'll start running and sprinting, collecting balls and winning duels.

"This is what he does. He feels good and has the trust of the club and manager."

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Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe is also on England's flight to San Marino after making his senior debut against Albania on Friday.

The youngster, who's impressed for the Gunners this term, recently admitted Manchester United legend David Beckham is his England hero.

"I have to, I have to say Beckham first," Smith Rowe told England's YouTube channel. "The set-pieces, the free-kicks and all that - everything about him."