Bournemouth defender James Hill has been called to the England team
Hill gets his chance after Ezri Konsa was ruled out for Thursday’s Nations League game against Croatia. However, the Arsenal defender will return for Sunday’s clash with world champions Spain.
Hill, 24, has made 15 appearances for Bournemouth this season and has been one of their star performers in a superb run that has seen Marco Rose’s side win their last seven games in all competitions.
A statement from the FA was read this morning: “AFC Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first England call-up.
“The 24-year-old, who represented his nation at MU20 and MU21 level, has joined the Three Lions ahead of the upcoming Nations League matches.
“Meanwhile, Ezri Konsa will not feature against Croatia at Wembley on Thursday as he continues to follow his own schedule, but will return to full training later this week ahead of Sunday’s trip to Spain.”
Bristol-born Hill joined Bournemouth from Fleetwood for a fee reported to be £1m in 2022. He had loan spells at Hearts and Blackburn before securing a regular place in the Cherries’ back four last season.
Dan Burn was also called up yesterday after the withdrawal of Marc Guehi.