Konsa to miss Croatia match as Hill receives first senior England call-up
England need a point against Croatia to secure a Nations League quarter-final place, with Myles Lewis-Skelly also unavailable.
James Hill has been brought into England's squad for the UEFA Nations League fixture against Croatia at Wembley after Ezri Konsa was ruled out, England announced. The Bournemouth defender receives his first senior call-up as Thomas Tuchel deals with several defensive absences.
England said Konsa has been working individually and will rejoin full training before the trip to Spain. The Arsenal player, 29, sustained a minor injury in the Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, then completed 90 minutes as his club beat Hull City 1-0.
Hill, 24, has played every minute for Bournemouth in the 2026-27 Premier League season. His international experience includes England's Under-20 and Under-21 sides, with his sole Under-21 appearance coming against Kosovo in June 2022.
Newcastle United's Dan Burn had already joined the squad in place of the injured Marc Guehi. Harry Maguire, Trevoh Chalobah and John Stones are also absent, while Ben White, Jarell Quansah and Jarrad Branthwaite remain among Tuchel's central defensive options alongside the two additions.
