SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Harry Seaden has been selected in the England under 17 squad.

The Young Lions will continue their preparations for next summer’s Euro Finals on home soil with games against Portugal, Russia and Germany in November.

And Seaden – a former FitzWimarc School pupil – has been named in a 21 man squad.

England face Portugal at Chesterfield’s Proact Stadium on Wednesday November 8 before facing Russia at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium the following Saturday.

England then take on Germany at Rotherham United’s New York Stadium on Tuesday 14 November.

England’s previous under 17 age-group won the World Cup in India last week, beating Spain in the final.

This season’s new crop of under 17s began their campaign in August when they enjoyed victories against Turkey and Scotland at St. George’s Park.