Academy of Football trio called up

Reece Burke, Josh Cullen and Sam Howes have been called up for International Duty
West Ham United are delighted to announce that three Academy of Football graduates have been called up for international duty during the upcoming international break.

19-year-old defender Reece Burke, currently on-loan at Bradford City, has been called up to the England U20 side who face a triple header against European heavyweights Holland, Turkey and Germany.

Also representing the Young Lions is highly rated goalkeeper Sam Howes who will join up with the England U19 squad.

They also have a trio of matches, playing Macedonia first before ties with Finland and Italy.

The third Academy graduate to represent their country is Development Squad captain Josh Cullen.

Having scored against Andorra last time out, the midfielder who will be part of the Republic of Ireland U21 squad as they prepare to play Italy U21 on Tuesday 13 October as part of the Under Championship 2017 Qualifying Round.

Make sure you stay tuned to whufc.com and @whufc_official for previews and match reports from all the Hammers in international duty.