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Amo-Ameyaw selected for U17 World Cup

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Sam Amo-Ameyaw has been called up to the England squad for the Under-17s FIFA World Cup, along with Academy stars Tyler Dibling and Jayden Meghoma.

Southampton's trio head to Indonesia for their first experience at a World Cup, as they compete in the 19th edition of the tournament between November 10th and December 2nd.

The Young Lions have been drawn in Group C and will face Iran, four-time winners Brazil, and a first meeting at any level against New Caledonia.

England failed to qualify for the competition last time out in 2019, but were U17 World Cup champions for the first time in 2017.

In the warm-up friendlies during the previous international break, Amo-Ameyaw was on target in a win against Belgium whilst Meghoma also featured for Ryan Garry's side.

The full group stage schedule is as follows:

Saturday 11th November

England U17 vs New Caledonia 9am GMT

Tuesday 14th November

England U17 vs Iran 12pm GMT

Friday 17th November

England U17 vs Brazil 9am GMT

(Main image: Fran Santiago - The FA)