Norwich defender Ben Godfrey in line for his first England Under-21 call-up next month

Norwich defender Ben Godfrey is in line for his first England Under-21 call-up next month.

Aidy Boothroyd has watched the 21-year-old and wants to bring him into the international set-up.

Having starred on loan at Shrewsbury last season in midfield, Godfrey has become an important player for Daniel Farke’s Championship table-toppers in defence.   

Norwich defender Ben Godfrey is set to receive his first England Under-21 call-up

He has been a revelation at centre-back and impressed scouts in the 3-1 win at Leeds.

He has caught the attention of Premier League sides, while RB Leipzig are in line to watch Sunday’s derby against Ipswich at Carrow Road.

Godfrey has been a revelation at centre-back and is an important player for Norwich

But Norwich have developed a reputation for getting big fees for players, selling James Maddison, Josh and Jacob Murphy, and Alex Pritchard for a combined £55million, and are said to be in little mood to sell.

The are protected after Godfrey signed a new five-year contract in the summer of 2018.