Tag: callup

Ukraine lowers combat call-up age to boost numbers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law a bill lowering the military mobilisation age by two years from 27 to 25. Kyiv has faced heavy losses on the battlefield after two years of war, whereas Russia has benefited from a sizeable advantage in manpower. The move will allow Ukraine to call up more people […]

England call-up follows breakthrough season

For Kobbie Mainoo, it was a sign of things to come. High summer at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium and a record crowd for football of 82,262. Manchester United against Arsenal in a July friendly and all the talk surrounded the Gunners’ new £100 million (€117 million) midfielder Declan Rice. But by the end of United’s […]

Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale in Dublin

Glasgow back-rower Ally Miller has been given his first Scotland call-up ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations showdown with Ireland. The 27-year-old, who initially struggled to establish himself with the Warriors after arriving at Scotstoun from Edinburgh in 2021, has been rewarded by Gregor Townsend for his excellent form under Franco Smith this term. Miller joins […]