The midfielder will miss at least three Blues games because of his international commitments, with Danny Cowley’s men having to continue with their schedule as both the Premier League and Championship take a mini mid-season break.
But are Pompey the only team in League One with a representative at the World Cup?
Here, we have a look, while also seeing what other EFL teams have players jetting off the the Middle East.
21. Chris Gunter (Wales/AFC Wimbledon)
International caps: 109 Club appearances this season: 20. Photo: Jacques Feeney
22. Mark Harris (Wales/Cardiff)
International caps: 5. Club appearances this season: 22. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
23. Tom Lockyer (Wales/Luton)
International caps: 14. Club appearances this season: 17. Photo: George Wood
24. Joe Morrell (Wales/Pompey)
International caps: 30. Club appearances this season: 10. Photo: Jason Brown
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