Chelsea: Fans ecstatic after Callum Hudson-Odoi received England call-up on 19th birthday

Chelsea fans are ecstatic after Callum Hudson-Odoi received a call-up to the England squad for their upcoming international games — on his 19th birthday.

The 19-year-old has been rewarded for his return to fitness by manager Gareth Southgate, who praised his dedication and motivation after his quick return (via Evening Standard).

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Hudson-Odoi has been flying since his coming back from the Achilles injury he suffered towards the back end of last season, contributing three assists in just five Premier League appearances (via Transfermarkt).

He came off the bench to devastating effect in the 4-4 draw at home to Ajax in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, playing the joint-third most key passes of any Chelsea player in a 30-minute cameo (via WhoScored).

Fans are over the moon with his call-up to the England senior side following his return to fitness as they took to Twitter to react.

Here is a selection of tweets from the west London faithful:

Tammy, CHO , Mount and Barkley go go Chelsea

— Chelsea4Ever (@wadjaroland) November 7, 2019

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Bounches back from injury
Singed a new 5-year contract
Make a brace as ENG u-21
Solid performance this season
Called up by England

Happy Birthday CHO!!
COMEBACK STRONGER pic.twitter.com/DZRvN15XfD

— VIZM ! (@hamivzm) November 7, 2019