Bournemouth defender James Hill has been called into the England squad.Hill gets his chance after Ezri Konsa was ruled out for Thursdays Nations League game against Croatia. The Arsenal defender is set to return for Sundays clash with world champions Spain, however.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 Roses side win their last seven games in all competitions.An FA statement this morning read: AFC Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first call up to the England squad.The 24-year-old, who represented his nation at MU20 and MU21 level, has joined the Three Lions ahead of the forthcoming Nations League fixtures.Meanwhile, Ezri Konsa will not be in contention for Croatia at Wembley on Thursday as he continues to follow his own programme but will return to full training later this week before Sundays trip to Spain.Bristol-born Hill joined Bournemouth from Fleetwood for a fee reported to be in the region of �1million in 2022. He had loan spells at Hearts and Blackburn before nailing down a regular spot in the Cherries back four last season.Dan Burn was also called up yesterday following Marc Guehis withdrawal. Topics AFC Bournemouth England National Football Team James Hill If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Burn added to England squad after Guehi withdraws due to injury Jon Fisher 9th November, 2026 Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal ruled out of Czechia trip due to knee problem Jon Fisher 9th November, 2026 Brighton not in title race after going second, Bournemouth make it eight in a row Nicholas McGee 8th November, 2026 Thomas Tuchel takes aim at Cole Palmer and says he wants players to show it matters to play for England Jon Fisher 6th November, 2026 BREAKING: Jobe Bellingham receives England call-up alongside his brother Jude Jon Fisher 6th November, 2026 Sparta Prague 1-3 Bournemouth: Report, result and goals as Cherries continue hot streak Mitch Fretton 6th November, 2026
