Balogun is eligible to represent England, Nigeria and the United States, and US interim boss Anthony Hudson confirmed he held talks with the striker this week.
Date published: Sunday 26th March 2023 9:10 -Gareth Southgate says he hasn’t spoken to Folarin Balogun about a potential call-up to the senior England squad, despite the risk of the Arsenal striker opting instead to play for other eligible nations.
Balogun is eligible to represent England, Nigeria and the United States and posted an Instagram story shortly after Southgate named his squad that said “in life, go where you’re appreciated”. Southgate said: “I haven’t yet because to this point, he has been with the under-21s and very happy.“That, in my experience of history, has sometimes been really successful for the players and sometimes hasn’t worked out. I’ve seen countries cap players at 16 or 17 and they’ve disappeared.
“We would like him to give it some time and if he is progressing the way he is and continues that progression there will be opportunities for him but I cannot offer him that this week.
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