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West Ham: Areola, Johnson, Zouma, Dawson, Cresswell, Rice (c), Souček, Fornals, Lanzini, Benrahma, Antonio
Subs: Fabiański, Randolph, Alese, Diop, Fredericks, Masuaku, Chesters, Král, Noble, Vlašić, Yarmolenko, Perkins

Sevilla: Bono, Navas, Koundé, Gudelj, Augustinsson, Jordán, Delaney, Rakitić, Corona, En-Nesyri, Martial
Subs: Dmitrović (GK), Flores (GK), Montiel, Munir, Rafa Mir, Torres, Luismi, Carmona, Romero, Zarzana, Scotta, Salas

England's loss will be West Ham's gain during this year's 'Notion's Cups', as Gareth Southgate has NOT included Jarrod Bowen in the England squad announced earlier today, Bowen's name had been mentioned by many as a likely call up, but the England manager elected not to select the 25 year old, despite the Hammers forward's astonishing goals and assists this season.