While John Fashanu, John Salako, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Carlton Cole immediately spring up as players who spurned Nigeria — Fashanu has since revealed this wasn’t the case — but never really flourished, there’s a fear that the same may eventually befall Abraham, Tomori and Saka. Rather, it was probably a polite way of telling the delegation that Saka was not interested in playing for Nigeria. Emma Njoku with agency report. Honoured and grateful to get my first @england call up ! READ ALSO: Bukayo Saka: Jack Wilshere, my childhood soccer hero “My dad was born here, my mum was born in Nigeria but they both grew up in Nigeria and met each other in Nigeria… Saka would have been a phenomenal addition to the Super Eagles squad, especially in the area where he plays. Having previously been blessed with the likes of Ben Iroha, Michael Emenalo, Celestine Babayaro, Ifeanyi Udeze and Taye Taiwo at left-back, the Super Eagles have failed subsequently to find the same quality to run the lines in that position. Much as he can feature in a variety of positions, Rohr would have been keen to deploy him at left-back or left wingback rather than on the left side of midfield or attack, where the coach has a glut of talent from which to pick. Bruno Fernandes upset with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decision against Tottenham, Luis Suarez claims Barcelona sold him because of Lionel Messi, Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech impresses in cameo appearance for Morocco. ‘But they adapted well, and as soon as they had me and my brother they always left everything out the way and put us first. (1:30). Ifreke Inyang Arsenal starlet, Bukayo Saka, has said he pledged his international allegiance to England, because he thinks “they are going to do great stuff” in the future. He's gone now. Man United, Man City, Bayern and Liverpool all look vulnerable. #Blessings pic.twitter.com/YD3kx68y5L. ‘They came over and when they came to England it wasn’t easy for them because obviously it’s a new country.

. For Abraham’s part, there was always going to be uncertainty over his long-term international career, especially with Harry Kane unlikely to be displaced as England’s primary frontman. If Sanusi lives up to the potential that he has shown, Rohr might not mind the loss of Saka quite so much. Saka, who is currently uncapped at senior level, will be hoping to make his first senior appearance. Saka recently pledged his international allegiance to England, his country of birth. • Arsenal seal Partey deal before deadline

Bukayo Saka reported to the England training camp on Monday, expected to … But the winger insists England’s bright future led to his decision to go with the Three Lions. If you don't fams us, we will not fams you.

Many Nigerians had dreamed of arguably the most-talented Premier League youngster at the moment representing the three-time African champions. The teenage sensation was recently named in Gareth Southgate's squad for this month's UEFA Nations League encounters against Wales, Belgium and Denmark. Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has received his first senior call-up to the England national team. As for the centre-back, despite his promise and composure in possession, the 22-year-old hasn’t developed as many imagined after a bright start to 2019/20 as a Premier League defender. This young lad had just committed a serious mistake of his entire life.He was called because no white player at the moment.Saka will be dropped immediately a white player showed up. Bukayo said he was right to turn down Nigeria’s national team in favour of England because of how the Three Lions have transformed under Gareth Southgate.

Bukayo Saka makes England debut ... Saka was coveted by Nigeria football officials to play for the Super Eagles, but the 19-year-old made a decision to pledge his international future to England. Right now it's all about his club football.". And Nigeria's new policy, whereby eligible players are approached to let them know they are welcome to the national team, and then left alone to make their decisions, meant that there was no follow-up approach for Saka. It was the Gunners' 16th triumph in the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, and it took them one better than their opponents. The NFF President once said: “Saka is an excellent prospect but we have other players in his position who are playing so well.”. "Of course we would have liked to have him with us, but we have to respect this kind of decision from him. This is the last time Bukayo Saka will trend in Nigeria. Ainsley made his England debut during the previous international break, coming on as a substitute as England won against Denmark. The 19-year-old who fired Arsenal to victory over Sheffield United on Sunday, October 4 told Saka told Sky Sports that: Bukayo Saka in Arsenal training with Mesut Ozil. Bukayo Saka believes he was right to turn down Nigeria’s national team in favour of England because of how the Three Lions have transformed under Gareth Southgate. A Twitter user said: “They called up Bukayo Saka on Nigerian Independence Day, talk about colonization. Going back well beyond Rohr's time, the Super Eagles have struggled at left-back. Rohr also told ESPN that Saka, "if he wants to change, he will be welcome with me". Bukayo Saka, who played for England's under 19 side as recently as 2019 at the European Championships, has not had a senior call up foremother England or Nigeria… "We are not surprised," Rohr told ESPN. The Three Lions of England offered the Arsenal star and Nigeria-target his first senior invitation which could end his chances of representing the Super Eagles and he accepted it with gratitude. Rules change. In fact, there’s a feeling the Napoli frontman has a lot more about him and will be Nigeria’s number nine for years to come. Not that Saka's decision came as a surprise to anyone. The NFF was also unable to convince Chelsea duo Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham to commit their future to Super Eagles. • Man Utd sign defender Telles from Porto Club career. ‘I feel like I’m really, really proud of my Nigerian heritage,’ Saka told Sky Sports. Also, the form of Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the presence of Manchester United striker Markus Rashford suggests there isn’t a clear path to regular game time for the European nation. What isn’t considered, however, is the talent level of the Arsenal academy graduate compared to his predecessors who either didn’t get a look in or have their paths to consistent game time shrouded in doubt and uncertainty. "They told us that they don't want to have him decide on such things yet," a Nigeria source told ESPN. Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has received his first senior call-up to the England national team. Saka and Maitland-Niles, who are graduates of our Hale End academy, will be part of Gareth Southgate’s camp for games with Wales, Belgium and Denmark during the upcoming international break. The … With Bukayo Saka likely to make his competitive England debut in October’s internationals, every hope of the Arsenal youngster representing Nigeria appears set to be terminated. • Barca announce debt has doubled to €488m The federation has, however, in the past been able to persuade the likes of Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Shola Ameobi to switch their allegiances to the West Africans, having previously represented England. Saka took to social media to express his delight at earning a spot in Gareth Southgate’s latest squad, writing: “Honoured and grateful to get my first England call up!”. The youngster and Arsenal teammate Ainsley Maitland-Niles were both called up by Gareth Southgate for the next international break. Blessings,” the youngster born in England to Nigerian parents wrote on Twitter.

It’s really cold for them! All three have been effective when they have played, but Saka would have been an instant upgrade. And you just can't say never. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Honoured and grateful to get my first @england call up ! Having represented England at multiple cadet levels, any decision to play for Nigeria in full internationals also would have seen his career placed on hold while the process of sorting out his paperwork with FIFA went through. However, Nigerians wanted him so much that the England call-up broke their heart; especially on a day, the country is celebrating her independence. Here is your #ThreeLions squad for this month’s triple-header! You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Saka’s call-up to the Three Lions means he has dumped the chance to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Jamilu Collins currently occupies the spot, with Ola Aina and Tyronne Ebuehi both serving as reliable back-ups despite not being a natural left footers. Saka featured prominently as Mikel Arteta’s men finish eighth in the Premier League and also helped the club clinch the FA Cup title last season. Saka however promised to keep supporting the team in the best way he could, adding that he will watch them play at his convenience. Of course, the Super Eagles will move on, just as they did when Abraham and Tomori chose the Three Lions. “Honoured and grateful to get my first England call-up. Tuchel's final season at PSG could end quickly thanks to feud with Leonardo, Kubo being held back by Emery at Villarreal, 60th anniversary of the West African nation's independence from Great Britain, Wilshere, West Ham agree to void contract, eligible players are approached to let them know they are welcome to the national team.