jack Harrison handed maiden England Under-21s call-up

ByPA Sport

Updated 01/10/2017 at 16:47 GMT

New York City midfielder Jack Harrison has been called up by England Under-21s for the first time for the Euro 2019 qualifiers against Scotland and Andorra.

New York, NY, USA; New York City FC midfielder Jack Harrison (11) plays the ball against Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga (23) during the first half at Yankee Stadium.

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Harrison has been drafted in following the withdrawals through injury of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Sheyi Ojo.

Harrison, 20, began his career as a youth player at Manchester United but moved to the United States aged 14 and made his debut for New York City in May last year.

New York City FC midfielder Jack Harrison (11) celebrates scoring a goal with FC forward David Villa (7) and FC defender Rodney Wallace (23) against the New England Revolution during the first half at Yankee Stadium.

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