Liverpool legend makes Dominic Solanke's long wait for England return look short

Dominic Solanke is back in the England fold after a long stay in the international wilderness.

But in truth, the exile of Solanke's Three Lions is relatively short-lived.

The striker has spent almost seven years away from the national team and made his senior England debut in November 2017.

That appearance came in a friendly against Brazil, a match that ended 0-0, with Solanke coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute.

But while the wait for his latest England call-up may have seemed like an eternity, it is nothing compared to a Liverpool legend.

Ian Callaghan played an incredible 857 games for his hometown club between 1960 and 1978.

In that time he won five First Division titles, two FA Cups and two European Cups, both won in his final two years at Anfield.

Callaghan earned his first cap in 1966 before earning his second in a 2-0 World Cup group stage victory over France.

Unfortunately, the midfielder I had to wait a staggering 11 years and 49 days. to win his next international match for England.

That happened in September 1977, at the age of 35.

For Solanke, although he has been called up for the October internationals, the challenge will be ensuring he gets out on the field.

He The Tottenham star earned his call-up having scored three goals in six games for Spurs since completing his £65m move north of London.

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While Ange Postecoglou's main man in attack, Solanke faces stiff competition in the England ranks with Harry Kane and Olivia Watkins He is also competing for the center forward position in the team.

The 27-year-old will have two opportunities to take to the field: England will face Greece and then Finland in it UEFA League of Nations.

The home clash against Greece will take place at Wembley on the night of Thursday 10 October, while the trip to Finland takes place on Sunday 13 October.

Both matches will be broadcast live on talkSPORT.