'I think he'll make his England debut' - Hughton on Dunk

Uncapped defender Dunk has once again been called on by national team manager Gareth Southgate ahead of games against the United States and Croatia.

The 26-year-old was a late addition to Southgate's last squad in October but failed to make it off the bench for the UEFA Nations League games against Croatia and Spain.

"Lewis's inclusion is a result of the platform this club has given him - that's not all been under me and I know he's thankful to a lot before me," said Hughton, quoted on Albion's Twitter account.

"But he's earned it with England - he did himself credit last season and he's put in a lot of hard work."

Dunk's first international involvement came as a result of an injury suffered by Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski.

He watched on from the sidelines as his country drew 0-0 in a behind-closed-doors game in Croatia, before they pulled off a surprise 3-2 win against their other Nations League opponents Spain.