West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen admits his whole family were in tears when learning about his first England call-up earlier this year.
Following a stellar 2021/22 campaign that saw Bowen notch 12 Premier League goals and inspire the Hammers to European qualification for a second consecutive season, the winger was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for their four UEFA Nations League matches in June against Hungary (home and away), Germany and Italy.
Bowen featured in all four matches, starting in both meetings with Hungary either side of draws with Germany and Italy, becoming the latest England international in the Hammers’ squad alongside captain Declan Rice and Aaron Cresswell, who played for his country three times between 2016 and 2017.