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Jamie Vardy’s former club now in League Two set to pocket SIX-FIGURE sum after James Hill named in England squad

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LEAGUE TWO side Fleetwood Town will receive over £1MILLION following James Hill’s first senior England call-up.

Hill joined Bournemouth from the Lancashire side in January 2022 and his deal included several incentives.

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James Hill was called up to the England squad on Tuesday
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His former club, Fleetwood Town, will receive £1m

The Times reports that one clause is based on his international status.

When the 24-year-old receives his first England cap – which could potentially happen this week – Fleetwood will receive a bonus worth just over £1m.

Fleetwood also allegedly inserted a bonus clause in Jamie Vardy‘s contract when he left to join Leicester City in 2012.

It came after Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa was ruled out of the upcoming Nations League match against Croatia on Thursday due to injury.

The centre-back has made 15 appearances for Bournemouth so far this term.

He previously represented England at U21 and U20 level.

A social media message from Fleetwood – who stunned Arsenal in the Carabao Cup last month – read: “From becoming our youngest-ever first-team player at just 16 to earning his first senior England call-up.

“Congratulations to Fleetwood Town Academy graduate James Hill. What a journey!”

Konsa is due to return to full training this week ahead of Sunday’s match against Spain at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.

The Three Lions are short in defence going into their first game of the break.

Marc Guehi was also forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, with Dan Burn called up as his replacement.

England currently have Jarrad Branthwaite, Lewis Hall, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben White as defensive options.

Midfielders Josh King and Jobe Bellingham have also both earned their first senior call-ups.