Once again, Nigeria is on the verge of losing another promising talent to England—this time, it’s Arsenal’s highly-rated winger, Ethan Nwaneri. Rumors are swirling that the 17-year-old could be a surprise inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s first squad announcement next Friday.
Nigeria has previously lost several players of Nigerian descent to England, including Bukayo Saka, Tammy Abraham, and Fikayo Tomori. Now, Nwaneri looks set to join that growing list as he is reportedly in line for his first-ever senior call-up.
The Super Eagles are constantly scouting talented players with Nigerian heritage, but in recent years, many of these stars have slipped through their grasp.
Nwaneri has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Arsenal, cementing his place in the first team and delivering impressive performances, particularly in the absence of Bukayo Saka, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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The young winger has scored eight goals in 27 appearances across all competitions this season—an outstanding display that has caught the attention of England boss Thomas Tuchel.
According to Daily Mail, Nwaneri is expected to be called up to England’s U-21 squad, but a shock promotion to the senior team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia has not been ruled out.
If he misses out on a senior call-up, he is expected to feature for Lee Carsley’s U-21 side in high-profile friendlies against France and Portugal.
Nwaneri recently received a strong endorsement from former England forward and Chelsea legend Joe Cole, who believes the teenager is so talented that he should bypass the U-21s and head straight into the senior squad.
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