Rio Ngumoha going to World Cup camp as England hands Liverpool star chance

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesThere will be more to this breaking news story...Rio Ngumoha is heading to England's warm-weather training camp(Image: Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Rio Ngumoha will be part of England's pre-World Cup camp in Florida next month.The Liverpool youngster, 17, has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Anfield, making 28 appearances in all competitions. While Ngumoha hasn't been selected for Thomas Tuchel's England squad — or made his senior debut — he has been rewarded with a plane ticket.Ngumoha will be part of England's warm-weather camp in Florida, alongside Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Fulham's Josh King.

All three players are expected to return home before the World Cup starts in mid-June, with England facing Croatia on June 17.Yet Ngumoha could pick up his first cap before returning home. That's because England has friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica ahead of the tournament, with those games taking place in Florida, where the team's warm-weather camp is being held.Furthermore, if Ngumoha impressed Tuchel during the warm-weather camp, he could be considered for selection if there are any last-minute injuries to the squad.Tuchel is allowed to make changes to his squad up to 24 hours before the Croatia game, but only if there are any serious injuries or illness.More to follow...Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Rio NgumohaLiverpool FCEngland Football TeamFIFA World Cup