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Thomas Tuchel calls up youngster, 20, with just 10 Premier League starts to his England squad - as Reece James pulls out in new Chelsea injury blow

Manchester City’s 20-year-old star Nico O’Reilly has received his first call up to the England senior squad.

The youngster has been brought in to replace Chelsea's Reece James, who has withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel's group in yet another injury setback.

O'Reilly will be in contention to play in the games against Wales and Latvia during the international break.

Having already earned the trust of Pep Guardiola, the defender's meteoric rise to the England set-up comes after just 10 Premier League starts.

More to follow.