Aaron Wan-Bissaka Set To Switch His Nationality If He Continues To Be Overlooked By England

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to switch his nationality if he continues to be overlooked by England manager Gareth Southgate.

Wan-Bissaka rose to prominence at Crystal Palace before signing for Manchester United where he has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the country.

But Southgate has yet to hand the 23-year-old his full international debut.

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The Man United defender received his first and only England call-up back in August 2019, but had to withdraw due to an injury.

He's behind the likes of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Chelsea's Reece James and Manchester City's Kyle Walker in the England right-back pecking order.

The Three Lions have a wealth of options at right-back with Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier another possibility.

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And reports claim Wan-Bissaka will snub England should he miss out on selection for their World Cup qualifying triple-header in March.

The Athletic say the player will opt for DR Congo having represented them at under-20 level. He has also previously hinted at the switch on social media.

David Ornstein writes: "If he continues to be overlooked by Southgate, who has a wealth of options in Wan-Bissaka's favoured right-back position, sources indicate it is inevitable the 23-year-old will opt for Congo."

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Wan-Bissaka was born in England but is of Congolese descent.

He played one game for DR Congo under-20s in 2015, then represented England at the same level and has also played for the under-21s.

Wan-Bissaka's England fate rests on Southgate's upcoming squad with games against San Marino, Albania and Poland on deck from March 25 to March 31.

Will he head to Euro 2020 with England? Watch this space.

Topics: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Football News, Football, Manchester United, England, Gareth Southgate

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