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Lewis Hall’s Barcelona Showcase Puts England Recall in Play

Reports say he is set for a March call-up following his standout performance against Barcelona.

Overview

  • Hall delivered a commanding 90-minute display in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona, was not dribbled past, and created five chances, according to talkSPORT’s analysis.
  • Football Insider, citing the Daily Mail, reports Hall is set to be named in England’s squad for the March internationals, though there has been no official confirmation.
  • The outlet adds that Thomas Tuchel watched Newcastle recently and is viewed as looking favourably on Hall as he finalises his next squad.
  • Football Insider also reports Newcastle plan to recruit a left-back in the summer because Hall has missed 19 games through injury since his 2024 arrival.
  • Hall joined Newcastle permanently from Chelsea in summer 2024 for around £32 million on a long-term deal, and pundit analysis now casts him as England’s leading left-back option ahead of rivals such as Tino Livramento and Luke Shaw.