AFC Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook is all set to make his potential England debut against Brazil this (Tuesday) evening.
England’s Under 20’s World Cup winning captain, moved up to the Under 21’s squad during the summer and captained that side to victory over Ukraine in Kiev on Friday night.
Following several withdrawal’s from Gareth Southgate’s first team squad, Cook has been drafted into the squad to face Brazil at Wembley.
thefa.com site stated…
Liverpool striker Solanke and Bournemouth midfielder Cook were both key members of England`s 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup-winning squad, as top goalscorer and captain respectively.
Before confirming the squad as…
Tammy Abraham, Ryan Bertrand, Gary Cahill, Lewis Cook, Jack Cork, Eric Dier, Joe Gomez, Angus Gunn, Joe Hart, Michael Keane, Jesse Lingard, Jake Livermore, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford, Marcus Rashford, Danny Rose, Dominic Solanke, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Jamie Vardy, Kyle Walker, Ashley Young
I am incredibly honoured and proud to be called up for the @England senior squad. A huge achievement for me and my family. Thank you for all the kind messages 🦁🦁🦁
? Lewis Cook (@lewiscook_) November 11, 2017
If Lewis Cook does make it on to the pitch against Brazil he would become the first serving AFC Bournemouth player to appear for the senior England side.
Tickets for Tuesday’s game against Brazil are now completely sold out!
Thank you for your amazing support once again 👏 pic.twitter.com/iS6D7QpjqP
? England (@England) November 11, 2017
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paul49 wrote…
Well done Lewis. The Daily Mail report of the Ukraine game quoted that Lewis Cook was impressive with the captain leading from the front. – Join the conversation here.
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