Callum Connolly

Callum Alexander Connolly (born 23 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Blackpool.

A versatile player, Connolly can play anywhere across the back four of defence and in midfield.

International Career

Connolly received his first international call up when he was named in the England under-17 squad for the 2014 Algarve Tournament. Connolly made his debut against eventual winners Germany in the final group stage game, with England finishing runners-up in the tournament. 10 days later, he was named in the squad for the elite round of qualification for the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and helped England qualify by starting the wins against Czech Republic and Italy. Connolly was not named in the squad for the final tournament, which England went on to win after beating the Netherlands on penalties in the final.

Connolly was part of the England squad for the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, and started the first game, a 2–1 win against France. However, he sustained an injury in the second half of the match, and withdrew from the squad six days later. After also beating the Netherlands and Croatia to top the group, England were eventually eliminated in the semi-finals against Italy.

Connolly was selected for the England under-20 team in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He played in the opening match against Argentina and the second against Guinea, but was unused as a substitute in the final that England won, their first win in a global tournament since their World Cup victory of 1966.

Connolly played in four of the five matches as the England under-21 team won the 2018 Toulon Tournament, including scoring against Scotland in the semi-final.

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