Bournemouth’s Hill gets first senior England call

In brief

LONDON: 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 center 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.