The English Football Association’s hopes of convincing Arsenal youngster, Alex Iwobi, to represent England, were ended on Friday, as he won his first competitive cap for Nigeria.
The 19-year-old was eligible to play for England, but decided to represent the county of his birth and was a substitute in their 1-1 draw with Egypt, in an AFCON qualifier.
Iwobi, who scored his first Arsenal goal in the 2-0 win over Everton last week, had represented England at Under 16, 17 and under 18 levels.
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He had already featured twice for Nigeria in friendlies, but his competitive debut on Friday, means he cannot now represent the Three Lions.
He thanked England for their support.
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