West Brom midfielder Thorne pulled out of England Under 20 World Cup squad

01 July 2011 20:26
Share Big plans: Roy Hodgson[LNB]West Brom have withdrawn teenage midfielder George Thorne from the England Under 20 World Cup squad after he was included in manager Roy Hodgson's pre-season plans.[LNB]The 18-year-old, who made his Barclays Premier League debut as a substitute in the 3-3 final day draw at Newcastle last season, was included in the party for the tournament in Colombia, preparations for which begin on July 14.[LNB]However, he will now travel with the rest of Hodgson's first-team squad to their training camp in the United States between July 10 and 23.[LNB]A statement on the club's official website, said: 'Albion have regrettably withdrawn George Thorne from the England squad for the Under 20 World Cup in Colombia after he was included in Roy Hodgson's first-team pre-season plans.'[LNB]Gonzalo Jara will miss the trip to America after he was included in Chile's final 23-man squad for the Copa America in Argentina.[LNB] West Brom lose Valero as Villarreal make loan deal permanentThe Insider: Gordon interesting Gunners as West Bromwich defender Tamas edges closer to Lazio move[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roy Hodgson Places: Newcastle, Argentina, United Kingdom, Colombia, Chile, America

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