Chelsea midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi rejects England U21 call
Chelsea midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi has rejected a call-up for England Under-21.
Hudson-Odoi started the European Super Cup final but has not played a minute of Chelsea’s opening two Premier League games this season.
“Callum is a player that we really like,” said new England U21 coach Lee Carsley.
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“I’ve had some really good conversations with him and his advisor and Callum felt that it wasn’t the right time for him at the minute to come with England.
“He’s stayed back at Chelsea to work on his development there. I respected that decision and that was it really.”