Keplaz
Well-Known Member
Random thread. But I was watching part of Tariq Lamptey's interview and it got me thinking. He's playing really well for Brighton and looks a prospect.
Internationally he can play for Ghana or England. So far he's picked England, but I wonder if that's the right choice. He plays right back and any young player in that position will only ever be back up to Trent.
I wonder if a lot of these boys make the wrong choice. I'm sure someone will point out exceptions but these guys often seem to get just a handful of caps for England but could have had loads if they'd declared for their other nationality.
Tammy Abraham will never be England's starting striker but could have done bits for Nigeria. Tomori won't get more caps for England but can no longer play for Nigeria or Canada.
People like Auba and Iwobi are rare. And you see the French players picking their parents nation far more than the English ones.
I think of people like Saka and wonder if the Three Lions is really the right choice long term. What do you guys think? What other players would have benefited or would benefit from playing for their other nationality?
Internationally he can play for Ghana or England. So far he's picked England, but I wonder if that's the right choice. He plays right back and any young player in that position will only ever be back up to Trent.
I wonder if a lot of these boys make the wrong choice. I'm sure someone will point out exceptions but these guys often seem to get just a handful of caps for England but could have had loads if they'd declared for their other nationality.
Tammy Abraham will never be England's starting striker but could have done bits for Nigeria. Tomori won't get more caps for England but can no longer play for Nigeria or Canada.
People like Auba and Iwobi are rare. And you see the French players picking their parents nation far more than the English ones.
I think of people like Saka and wonder if the Three Lions is really the right choice long term. What do you guys think? What other players would have benefited or would benefit from playing for their other nationality?