A genius on the pitch and off it: England's new diamond
Josh King, the 19-year-old Fulham midfielder, has been called up to the senior England squad for the first time. Just a year and a half ago, he was taking exams in math, French, and psychology while his peers played at the European Championship. In an interview with The Guardian, he explained how his academic excellence helps him on the pitch and revealed his connection with Jude Bellingham.
Josh King, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder for Fulham, has been called up to the senior England squad for the first time under manager Thomas Tuchel. Just a year and a half ago, while his teammates in the youth national team were playing at the European Championship, King was taking exams in math, French, and psychology in a hotel room in Romania. In an interview with The Guardian, King said that his academic excellence, with high grades in ten subjects, helps him absorb information faster on the pitch. This season he has become a regular starter for Fulham, with two goals and an assist in the Premier League. Tuchel was impressed with him during the World Cup preparation camp last summer and said, 'He is a young and exciting player who is very difficult to defend against.' Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane helped him integrate into the national team. King hopes to make his debut in the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.