Pontus Dahlberg is reportedly set to be called up for the Swedish national team for friendlies later this month.

Sweden face Chile and Romania at the end of March and Dahlberg, who has been capped 27 times at various youth international levels, is said to be named in Janne Andersson’s squad.

Dahlberg, who completed a £3 million move to Watford in January before immediately being loaned to IFK Gothenburg, is highly thought of.

He has impressed in his homeland to establish himself as first choice for both Gothenburg and the Swedish Under-21 side.

At just 19, the scope for Dahlberg to develop is sizable and it is believed he will make an impact at Vicarage Road further down the line.

The friendlies are set to provide preparation ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Russia and Dahlberg may not feature against either Chile or Romania.

He will, however, see the call-up as a chance to test himself at senior international level as he looks to continue his development before returning to Watford.

With Heurelho Gomes currently out of the Watford side and in the winter of his career at 37-years-old, the race to become the Hornets’ long-term number one is on.

Orestis Karnezis has the gloves at the moment and is in pole position to retain the number one shirt, but Dahlberg has plenty of time on his hands to become a regular at Watford.