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Source: Independent Football

England Makes Surprise Squad Call-Up Ahead of World Cup Opener

England's national football team, the Three Lions, is set to commence their World Cup campaign this Wednesday against Croatia. The team has made a surprise call-up to the squad, replacing a player ahead of their opening match. This decision addresses a gap in the team's defensive options.

By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (an hour ago)·1 views
England Makes Surprise Squad Call-Up Ahead of World Cup Opener

The England national football team, known as the Three Lions, is preparing to launch its World Cup campaign. The team's opening fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, where they will face Croatia.

Ahead of their first match, the squad has reportedly made a surprise call-up to bolster its ranks. This decision comes as the team will be without a defensive option at the back for the upcoming tournament.

According to Independent Football, the specific player called up was not named in the provided information.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Independent Football. Read the original at Independent Football →

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