"Andy's out of the games against Macedonia and Croatia with a hamstring injury which he picked up in the last minute against Manchester City on Saturday," England coach Steve McClaren said on Monday.

"It's a real blow because he's made a massive impact already with Everton this season and I've been hugely impressed by him. He's got such a great attitude and is a constant threat to any defence.

"We're fortunate that we are able to call Darren up from the under-21's. He's already got experience of been involved in several senior squads and he's a player with excellent ability and a real goal threat."

England, who top Group E after winning both their opening matches, host Macedonia on Oct. 7 and play Croatia four days later in Zagreb.