England call-up sweeter for Mings after tough beginnings


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - England Media Day - St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - September 4, 2019 England's Tyrone Mings during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings said his England call-up was all the sweeter because of his bleak prospects a few years ago when he was a part-time player working as a mortgage adviser.

The 26-year-old was among four uncapped players selected by England boss Gareth Southgate for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria on Saturday and Kosovo three days later.

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