Bournemouth's Hill gets first senior England call
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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Sparta Prague v AFC Bournemouth - epet ARENA, Prague, Czech Republic - November 5, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's James Hill applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo
LONDON, Nov 10 - Bournemouth defender James Hill has been called up to the England senior squad for the first time ahead of Thursday's Nations League home clash against Croatia.
• The 24-year-old centre back has represented England at Under 20 and Under 21 level.
• Hill could earn a first cap with Arsenal's Ezri Konsa ruled out of the Croatia game.
• Hill has been ever present for Bournemouth this season.
• Marc Guehi has also been ruled out with injury.
• England face Croatia before playing Spain away on Sunday. REUTERS