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'Grandpa Tim!': Tyler Adams says USMNT's Ream, 35, brings 'crucial' experience to the World Cup roster... with the defender 10 years older than the average age of Gregg Berhalter's team in Qatar

Tyler Adams has welcomed USMNT defender Tim Ream back into the international fold after his surprise recall for Qatar by coach Gregg Berhalter - but at 35, jokes the defender is the 'grandpa' of the team.

Ream has been a standout player for a Fulham side that stands a respectable ninth in the Premier League on its first season back in England's top flight and his form got him back in the USA squad at just the right time.

And he offers some important experience in a squad that has an average of 25 years and 214 days - the second youngest team in the tournament.