Harvey Barnes called into England squad as Eberechi Eze withdraws
Mar 23rd 2026 ยท United Kingdom
Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes joins the England squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan after Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze withdrew with a lower leg injury.
- Harvey Barnes has been called up to the England squad to replace injured Eberechi Eze.
- Eze missed Arsenal's Carabao Cup final and has a lower leg injury.
- Barnes has one England cap from a friendly in October 2020.
- Barnes was approached by Scotland but declined and remains with England eligibility.
- England face Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31 March, with both games at Wembley.
- Barnes has scored 14 goals for Newcastle this season.
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