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Sean Dyche: 'Tom Heaton deserved England call'

Sean Dyche is delighted to hear that Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton saw his performances acknowledged with a first England call-up.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has said that he is delighted to see goalkeeper Tom Heaton's form result in an England call-up.

Roy Hodgson named Heaton, 29, in his squad for a friendly with the Republic of Ireland and the Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia next month.

The 29-year-old has impressed between the sticks for the Clarets despite their relegation from the Premier League, and Dyche, who signed him from Bristol City in 2013, says that he deserves the call.

"We are absolutely delighted for Tom. Congratulations go to him because it's a huge thing personally, but also for everyone connected with Burnley Football Club," he told Sky Sports News.

"Tom was my first signing for the club, just after he had been relegated to League One with Bristol City, and here we are two years later with an England player in the squad.

"It's a fantastic journey he has been on with us since then. He's been in consistent form pretty much from day one and fully deserves his chance to show that on the international stage."

Heaton was one of three first-time inclusions, along with Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Queens Park Rangers hitman Charlie Austin.

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