Arsenal superkid Ethan Nwaneri and Sunderland wing-back Chris Rigg are in England's U17 World Cup squad.

Ryan Garry's England youngsters will start their U-17 World Cup against New Caledonia on Saturday, 11 November (09:00 GMT) before facing Iran on Tuesday, 14 November (12:00 GMT).

The Young Lions will then conclude Group C against Brazil on Friday, 17 November (12:00 GMT), with the top two from each group and four best third-placed teams progressing to the round of 16.

England squad:

Goalkeepers: Ted Curd (Hashtag United, loan from Chelsea), Finlay Herrick (West Ham), Tommy Setford (Ajax)

Defenders: Josh Acheampong (Chelsea), Joe Johnson (Luton), Jayden Meghoma (Southampton), Harrison Murray-Campbell (Chelsea), Lakyle Samuel (Manchester City), Ishe Samuels-Smith (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Samuel Amo-Ameyaw (Southampton), Michael Golding (Chelsea), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Finley McAllister (Manchester United), Chris Rigg (Sunderland), Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny (Chelsea)

Forwards: Tyler Dibling (Southampton), Joel Ndala (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Justin Oboavwoduo (Manchester City), Archie Stevens (Rangers), Matty Warhurst (Manchester City)

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