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Callum Hudson-Odoi has been promoted to England's Gareth Southgate for the next Euro 2020 qualifier against the Czech Republic and Montenegro.
The 18-year-old, who has not yet started in the Premier League, had to make his A-12 debut in matches against Poland and Germany, but instead was integrated into the senior setup at St. George's Park. Hudson-Odoi scored two goals in seven appearances with the under-17 winners of the 2017 tournament in India, and joined his teammate at the event, Jadon Sancho, to become the Southgate team.
"It's a crazy day but my first [senior] An international call is an incredible feeling, "said the 18-year-old. "The day was very long for me because I had to go to Bristol first for under 21, and then I said I had to come here to St. George's Park. It was a crazy experience, but I am delighted the call.
"I thought the manager [Aidy Boothroyd] I was joking. I was shocked and when I learned that I really had to go, I had a hard time believing it. I was delighted. It's a dream come true. Now, I have to work hard, enjoy every moment and continue working to hope to make an impact when I have the opportunity. Everyone here is very humble and very kind. They make sure you are comfortable, no one has ego here, so I hope to learn more about boys. "
His rise came on the day Chelsea confirmed that they had complained to UEFA after the teenager was allegedly subjected to racist violence late in the Europa League victory at Dynamo Kyiv last week. Hudson-Odoi kicked off the game at the Olympic Stadium by scoring the visitors' fifth goal, his fourth goal of the competition this season, before being one of the monkey song recipients on the eve of Chelsea's final whistle. .
He joins Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse on the Southgate squad for the matches at Wembley and Podgorica. The 24-year-old won his only senior selection in England in March 2017, but has recently had a great form in the club, scoring six goals in his last 10 appearances.
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England lost Luke Shaw, John Stones, Fabian Delph and Ruben Loftus-Cheek from his original party, the trio being all injured, and there could be other withdrawals later on Monday, Players are badessed upon arrival at St George's Park. It remains to be seen whether Kieran Trippier, who has not played for Tottenham since the derby in North London against Arsenal on 2 March, is considered fit enough to play.
Jordan Henderson, who injured his ankle at the start of Bayern Munich's victory in Liverpool and missed the Premier League leaders' victory at Fulham on Sunday, should train at the national center tomorrow.
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