Hereford United's Rob Purdie has earned his first call-up into the England National Game XI squad.

The forward's impressive displays this season have seen him win a place in the squad to face Italy at Telford on February 11.

Full-back Michael Rose is on the standby list.

Hereford manager Graham Turner said: "He has had a good season. He has worked very hard and it is due recognition for him."

The former Leicester City trainee has scored six goals this season.