James Maddison makes England’s World Cup squad

Published November 10, 2022 8:40 AM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — James Maddison was a surprising inclusion for England when coach Gareth Southgate named his 26-man squad for the World Cup. The Leicester playmaker has only made one appearance for his country. He came on as a substitute in a European Championship qualifier against Montenegro in 2019. But he has been rewarded for his fine form for Leicester this season. He has scored six goals and provided four assists.

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