Sunderland winger heading to World Cup after form earns call-up

Sunderland winger Jewison Bennette is off to the World Cup in Qatar with Costa Rica.
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Sunderland announced the news on Thursday afternoon. The summer signing has impressed on Sunderland’s return to the Championship.

A club statement read: “The teenager has been selected as part of Luis Fernando Suarez' squad to face Japan, Spain and Germany in Group E.

“The 18-year-old has seven caps for his country and has scored two goals. Both goals came in a recent international friendly against South Korea.

“Congratulations and best of luck Jewi!”