LONDON (AP) — Manchester City's Nico O’Reilly received his first call-up by England's senior squad on Monday as an injury replacement for Reece James.
James was hurt playing for Chelsea in its 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, England said, and has been withdrawn from the squad after a medical assessment.
The 20-year-old O'Reilly, a midfielder who has been filling in at left back for City this season, takes the place of James and moves up from the Under-21 squad.
O’Reilly has played for England from U15 to U20 level.
England hosts Wales in a friendly on Thursday and travels to Latvia for a World Cup qualifier on Oct. 14.
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