International Cherries: Hill Earns First England Call-Up As Bournemouth Stars Head Away

A host of AFC Bournemouth players are set to represent their countries during the November international break, with James Hill among the standout names after earning his first senior England call-up.

England – James Hill

Hill has been rewarded for his impressive performances this season, joining Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of England's Nations League fixtures against Croatia on November 12 (19:45) and Spain on November 17 (19:45).

The Cherries defender was drafted into the squad following Ezri Konsa's withdrawal, with Tuchel expressing his delight at having the 24-year-old involved.

"When we took the decision with Ezri [Konsa] that he was out for this match and needs to follow his own programme, we wanted a back-up straight away, and James has a fantastic season and is on a fantastic run," he said.

Tuchel also described Hill's inclusion as "a beautiful occasion", providing a significant moment in the defender's career.

France – Adrien Truffert and Junior Kroupi

Adrien Truffert and Junior Kroupi will link up with France for their Nations League encounters against Italy on November 12 (19:45) and Turkey on November 15 (19:45).

Brazil – Rayan

Rayan is another Cherries star heading away for international duty, with the Brazilian winger set to feature in friendlies against Japan on November 14 (10:15) and Singapore on November 17 (10:00).

Portugal – Antonio Silva

Antonio Silva will represent Portugal in their Nations League fixtures against Denmark on November 14 (19:45) and Wales on November 17 (19:45).

Serbia – Dorde Petrovic

Dorde Petrovic is also in action, with Serbia taking on Germany on November 13 (19:45) before travelling to face Greece on November 17 (19:45).

Scotland – Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie

There will be a Scottish contingent in the squad too, as Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie prepare for Nations League fixtures against North Macedonia on November 13 (19:45) and Switzerland on November 16 (19:45).

Wales – David Brooks

David Brooks will represent Wales in their meetings with Norway on November 14 (17:00) and Portugal on November 17 (19:45).

United States – Tyler Adams

Tyler Adams joins up with the United States for their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final tie against Haiti, with the first leg taking place on November 14 (21:30) and the return fixture on November 18 (00:00).

Canada – Daniel Jebbison

Daniel Jebbison is another Bournemouth player involved in the competition, with Canada facing Guatemala over two legs. The first leg takes place on November 14 (02:00), before the return fixture on November 17 (01:00).

Netherlands – Justin Kluivert

Justin Kluivert joins up with the Netherlands squad for Nations League matches against Greece on November 13 (19:45) and Germany on November 16 (19:45).

New Zealand – Alex Paulsen

Meanwhile, loanee goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has already enjoyed a positive start to his international break with New Zealand, keeping a clean sheet in their 5-0 friendly victory over India on November 12. The sides will meet again on November 15 (03:00).

With representatives spread across Europe, North America, South America and Oceania, it promises to be another busy international window for the Cherries, with several players looking to build momentum ahead of their return to club action.