Missed calls and proud mums – England stars react to World Cup call-ups

Gareth Southgate named his squad for the World Cup on Wednesday, with Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere among the high-profile omissions.

But for those who have made the cut, the countdown to Russia starts now.

And Southgate’s chosen 23 have been reacting to the news on social media, with Kyle Walker, Marcus Rashford and the uncapped Trent Alexander-Arnold among those taking to Twitter.

Not that it was ever in doubt, but Manchester City full-back Walker missed the news of his call-up when the England manager first tried to reach him.

The one call you don’t want to miss!!… #WC2018 pic.twitter.com/thH8CvavWA

— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) May 16, 2018

While Manchester United striker Rashford appears to have reserved a place for his proud mum on the plane.

After years of you standing on the touch line in the cold and rain, Mum we’re off to the World Cup! pic.twitter.com/JOCj5oBCtN

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) May 16, 2018

Rashford’s United team-mates Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard dug out some childhood photographs as they celebrated their inclusion.

Maybe this picture said I was gonna live my dream and go to a World Cup… dreams do come true pic.twitter.com/kSM8VORdp0

— Ashley Young (@youngy18) May 16, 2018

Dreams Come True And Hard Work Pays Off. Now Lets Geddit #WorldCupBound #Lingland #JLingz pic.twitter.com/KsEcgTeoOQ

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) May 16, 2018

And the still fresh-faced Alexander-Arnold shared an image from his England youth days after making a late burst into the senior squad for Russia.

Dreamt of going to a World Cup since I was a kid. Today that dream come true, an honour to represent the 3 Lions this summer! @England pic.twitter.com/e6c8agtVar

— Trent Arnold (@trentaa98) May 16, 2018

Leicester City defender Harry Maguire, meanwhile, recalled following England as a fan at Euro 2016.

2 years ago watching @England in France with my mates. Now on the plane to Russia. How things have changed. #AlwaysBelieve