James Hill receives England call-up; Konsa ruled out for Croatia match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Bournemouth defender James Hill has earned his first senior England call-up ahead of the Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. Hill's addition follows injuries to Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa, the latter continuing an individual fitness program. Konsa is expected to return to full training later this week, potentially making him available for Sunday's match against Spain. Hill, having played 15 times for Bournemouth this season, aims to secure a position in England's central defense.
- •James Hill replaces injured defenders for upcoming matches.
- •Ezri Konsa is unavailable for the Croatia game at Wembley.
- •Konsa expected to train fully before Spain match on Sunday.
- •Hill has previously represented England at Under-20 and Under-21 levels.
- •Thomas Tuchel leads the England squad for the Nations League fixtures.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Hill handed first England senior call up with Arsenal star set to miss Croatia game
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — England hand first call-up to Bournemouth defender Hill
"England have called up uncapped Bournemouth defender James Hill for their Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain."Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first call-up to the England squad," a Football Association statement said on Tuesday.
"Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first senior England call-up ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures.The 24-year-old has joined Thomas Tuchel’s squad after previously represen...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 11:23 AMHill handed first England senior call up with Arsenal star set to miss Croatia game
Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first senior England call-up ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixtures.The 24-year-old has joined Thomas Tuchel’s squad after previously represen...
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 11:22 AMEngland hand first call-up to Bournemouth defender Hill
England have called up uncapped Bournemouth defender James Hill for their Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain."Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first call-up to the England squad," a Football Association statement said on Tuesday.
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