11 Stoke City Players Called Up for International Duty
• Narcis Pelach’s influence on player development remains evident
• A proud moment for Stoke City as players represent their countries in various competitions
By Oscar Cortes
Several Stoke City players have been called up to represent their countries in the upcoming international window. This reflects the impressive individual performances of the team under Narcis Pelach’s guidance, which have been instrumental in helping these players reach peak form.
In total, 11 Stoke City players have received national team call-ups, marking a proud moment for the club. Meanwhile, players not called up will continue regular training sessions with Narcis Pelach.
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First Team and UEFA Nations League Selections
Stoke City’s recent form in the EFL Championship has been strong, with two wins and a draw in their last three games—a positive rebound after a challenging start to the season. Among the 11 players called up, Andrew Moran and Tom Cannon will represent the Republic of Ireland’s first team, both coming off exceptional performances with Stoke City.
In the UEFA Nations League, three Stoke City players—Viktor Johansson, Jordan Thompson, and Lewis Koumas—will represent Sweden, Northern Ireland, and Wales, respectively. Johansson will aim to make a significant impact as Sweden’s goalkeeper, while Thompson and Koumas prepare to contribute to Northern Ireland and Wales in their Nations League matches.
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Asian Representation and Youth Call-Ups
In Asia, Stoke City’s Bae Jun-ho, from South Korea, continues to shine. His stellar performances have earned him a spot in South Korea’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a critical stage for his national team.
Additionally, young talents Million Manhoef, Sol Sidibe, Jaden Dixon, and Darius Lipciuk have been called up to represent their countries at youth levels. These call-ups are a promising sign for Stoke City, as the club’s younger players demonstrate significant progress and potential. Their development marks an exciting future for Stoke City, with hopes that they may eventually progress to the senior teams of their respective nations.
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