Who is James Hill? Bournemouth defender receives maiden England call-up
Thomas Tuchel has handed Hill his maiden senior call-up.
Bournemouth defender James Hill has reached a personal milestone after being called up to the England senior national team. All for the first time for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain during the November international break.
Hill was a late addition to the England squad after Ezri Konsa was ruled out of the match against Croatia due to a knee issue. The AFC Bournemouth centre-back can now make his international debut during the upcoming clashes.
England are set to face Croatia at Wembley on November 12 before taking on Spain at the Metropolitano Stadium on November 15.
Hillās maiden call-up is recognition of his growing importance in the Bournemouth squad under Marco Rose. Having initially struggled for first-team opportunities, he has quickly become a regular. He has featured in all of the clubās Premier League and UEFA Europa League matches this season.
Primarily a centre-back, Hill can also operate at right-back and has made 15 appearances for the Cherries this season. He helped them build an eight-match winning run across all competitions. The club have also kept six consecutive clean sheets during that run, conceding just two goals.
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James Hill profile
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Born on January 10, 2002, in Bristol, James Hill is the son of former Bristol City footballer Matt Hill. He began his senior career with Fleetwood Town.
He made his first-team debut in the EFL Cup against Leicester City in 2018 at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player to play for the Cods. He signed his first professional contract in February 2019.
He made his league debut against Peterborough United in April 2019. After making 53 appearances for Fleetwood, he moved to Bournemouth in January 2022 for a Ā£1 million transfer fee. This marked a record sale for Fleetwood.
He was sent on loan to Scottish side Heart of Midlothian and Blackburn Rovers. However, he did not become an immediate regular for Bournemouth, making only 24 appearances during his first three and a half years with the Cherries.
After returning from his loan spell at Blackburn Rovers in January 2024, he was gradually introduced to the first team. He gradually became a first-team regular last season, making 31 appearances as the Cherries secured their highest-ever Premier League finish, sixth place.
This season, he has been a fixture in the Cherriesā defence. As a result, he earned his maiden England call-up, having previously represented the Three Lions at the U-20 and U-21 levels.
Which club does James Hill play for?
He plays for Bournemouth in the Premier League. He joined the club from Fleetwood Town in January 2022 for Ā£1 million.
What position does James Hill play?
He primarily plays as a centre-back but can also operate at right-back.
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