Ademola Lookman’s rise to prominence from non-league to the Premier League in less than three years has been quite remarkable and he could be set for his maiden international call-up.
However, it won’t be for England whom he has represented at multiple youth levels, but rather Nigeria who he qualifies for eligibility for through his parents, say Own Goal Nigeria.
The 19-year-old has featured at both U19 and U20 level for England in 2016 but is still considered a long way off featuring for the full international side.
Everton shelled out £10m to bring him in from Charlton during the January transfer window and he made an instant impact by scoring on his debut during the 4-0 rout of Manchester City.
Nigeria’s head coach Gernot Rohr is set for talks with the teenage forward next week over committing his international future to the Super Eagles, snubbing England in the process.
Another highly-rated winger in Victor Moses was in a similar situation during his early career and opted for Nigeria for whom he is now a regular, while Wilfried Zaha has recently switched his allegiance from England to Ivory Coast.
