Footage of Eddie Nketiah receiving his England cap has got fans talking.
Nketiah had a prolific international youth career, having claimed a record 16-goal haul for England’s under-21s.
And on Friday the 24-year-old finally made his international debut, coming off the bench to replace Ollie Watkins for the final 17 minutes of the friendly.
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However, given he has yet to represent the Three Lions in a competitive fixture, Nketiah can still change his international allegiance to Ghana. The Black Stars have made no secret of their desire to snap up several players on the fringes of the England set-up.
Indeed, Ghana manager Chris Hughton admitted he is still keen to secure the international allegiance of the Arsenal forward.
"Some players are very definite about what they want," he said. "Some are not so sure and some want to see how things develop. I think that's been the case with Eddie.
"We would never say never on him switching to Ghana. But it's always down to what the player wants."
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And footage of Nketiah officially receiving his England cap will do little to quell the anxieties of fans hoping the forward will commit his international future to the Three Lions. You can watch the footage below.
A viral clip, that has received much criticism from fans, shows Levi Colwill being presented with his first England cap in front of the squad before a seemingly curmudgeon Nketiah is subsequently presented with a debut cap of his own.
Nketiah’s lack of enthusiasm in the clip has been remarked on by several fans across social media.
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Nevertheless, upon receiving his first call-up last month, Nketiah stressed his joy at being among the England seniors for the first time.
“When I got the text, it was surreal,” Nketiah told the England media team. “I'm usually a calm guy, but I did lose a bit of composure for a second. It was an amazing moment.
“All my family were really emotional. It has been a long journey, and I've worked really hard to get to this point so it's nice to receive that recognition."
He continued: “I can't remember what I exactly said. I don't think I said much. I was just looking at my phone, just checking every detail to make sure it was correct.
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“It was really nice. My parents were really emotional because they sacrificed a lot for me to get here. Seeing their happiness and the pride on their faces was special. It was a special moment to be able to share with them."
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