Burnley's Darko Churlinov called up for international duty after recovery from recent health scare

The winger hasn’t made a competitive appearance in six months after being hospitalised with suspected blood poisoning.

At the start of June, the boss of the winger’s international side, North Macedonia, revealed the 23-year-old had been rushed to hospital in Belgrade after contracting suspected blood poisoning.

It was later revealed Churlinov was subsequently flown back to the UK to be treated at a Manchester clinic.

Speaking at the end of August, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany revealed Churlinov had fought his way back to full health.

“It’s really, really positive,” he said.

“We expected the worst in terms of being a long, long time off the pitch but his recovery has been close to miraculous.

“I can’t give you a time yet, but if it keeps evolving as it is now he’s going to come back to full fitness.

“Hopefully by the time you ask the same question next month I can change my answer.”

Since then, Churlinov has returned to training and featured for the club’s Under-21 side last weekend.

Churlinov could make his first competitive outing since April for his country though having been called up to the North Macedonian squad.

“I am happy that he is ready to join the national team,” the nation’s head coach Blagoja Milevski said.

North Macedonia, who are part of England’s Euro 2024 qualifying group, take on Ukraine and Armenia during the upcoming international break.

They then host Gareth Southgate’s men in November.