Britain Football Soccer - West Ham United v FC Astra Giurgiu - UEFA Europa League Qualifying Play-Off Second Leg - London Stadium, London, England - 25/8/16 West Ham United's Michail Antonio looks dejected after missing a chance to score Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley
LONDON (Reuters) - West Ham United's versatile Michail Antonio was the surprise inclusion when new England manager Sam Allardyce named his first squad on Sunday, for the World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia on Sept. 4.
Londoner Antonio, 26, was in non-league football until the age of 18, when he joined Reading. He moved to West Ham from Nottingham Forest a year ago and has featured in a number of different positions.
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