Ex-Hearts star completes meteoric rise as he’s called up to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad

FORMER Hearts star James Hill has landed a stunning call-up to the England squad. The centre-back has been rewarded for his fine club form with a first national selection. Hill, 24, came through the youth ranks at Fleetwood Town before…

By Jonathon Moar · The Scottish Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:09 AM

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Bournemouth defender James Hill has received his first senior England call-up by manager Thomas Tuchel.
Hill was drafted into the squad for UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
The 24-year-old enters the international squad as a replacement for the injured Ezri Konsa.

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Former Hearts defender James Hill has earned his first senior England national team call-up under manager Thomas Tuchel. The 24-year-old Bournemouth center-back was added to the squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, replacing injured Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa.

Hill joined Bournemouth from Fleetwood Town in January 2022 before a pivotal loan spell at Hearts in early 2023 kickstarted his career trajectory. Following a loan at Blackburn Rovers, he became a regular starter for Bournemouth and maintained his form under manager Marco Rose.

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