U20s add Kwame Thomas to replace Jordon Ibe

Tuesday 26 May 2015
Kwame Thomas has replaced Ibe in the U20s squad
Derby County forward Kwame Thomas has been called up to the England Under-20s squad to replace Jordon Ibe.

The Liverpool youngster has been forced to withdraw from the Young Lions party that will travel to the Toulon Tournament with a recurring knee injury.

The Toulon Festival

27 May - 7 June 2015
Toulon, France
Players born on or after 1 January 1993 are eligible

Thomas, who made his senior debut in the Championship for the Rams this season, also made five appearances on loan at Notts County in League One.

He has won seven caps at U20s level for England, scoring twice.

The Young Lions will compete in Group B of the 43rd edition of the annual competition in the south of France, alongside China, Ivory Coast, Mexico and Morocco, who they face in their first game on Thursday 28 May.


By FA Staff