Fulham Round-Up, Monday 9th November: Josh King's Whirlwind Week After Shock England Call-Up
It's been quite a week for Josh King, who dominates the headlines after earning a surprise first senior England call-up from Thomas Tuchel (Evening Standard). The teenager has revealed he is fully fit and feels his versatility is the reason he was picked ahead of other stars for the number ten position (Sky Sports). King also moved to reassure Fulham supporters that his substitution during the draw with Newcastle was merely a precaution rather than anything serious, with the youngster now in contention for his England debut (West London Sport).
King opened up on the guidance he has received on his path into the England set-up, revealing that Jude Bellingham was "a big person" for him, alongside help from Harry Kane during World Cup training camps over the summer (BBC Sport). The Evening Standard also detailed the England mentor King has leaned on since his call-up by Tuchel (Evening Standard). Fulham fan John Charles said he is excited for the rest of the football world to finally see just how good Josh King is (BBC Sport).
On the management side, Dean has praised his players, saying simply that the team have been excellent (FulhamFC.com).
In transfer news, West London Sport reports that Fulham are among a trio of clubs, alongside Chelsea and fellow west London side Brentford, keeping tabs on Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou, though at this stage it remains only interest being monitored by scouts (West London Sport).
Elsewhere, Fulham's U21 side also had their match highlights released following their game against Stoke (FulhamFC.com).
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