Crystal Palace midfielder, Eberechi Eze, has received yet another senior call-up to the England national team for the upcoming UEFA 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
The talented midfielder has been linked with playing for the Nigerian Super Eagles with the immediate-past president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, believed to have held extensive talks with Eze.
In 2021, after an invitation to train with the Eagles in London, Pinnick said, “I am confidently hopeful he will play for Nigeria soon.” That prediction looks far-fetched now.
His selection by Gareth Southgate may have finally ended all permutations of Eze representing Nigeria at the international level as he joins the growing list of ‘Nigerians’ in the diaspora lost to their resident countries.
Many will agree with Southgate’s inclusion of Eze in his 25-player squad for England‘s next set of matches, as the Nigeria-born player has been impressive for Crystal Palace this season in the Premier League with 10 goals to his name.
The young midfielder has been a standout player for Palace, showcasing his skill, creativity, and goal-scoring ability, and his consistent form has caught the attention of Southgate, leading to another call-up to the senior national team.
England go into their two games in June, sitting on top of their EURO 2024 qualifying group after winning their opening matches with Italy and Ukraine in March.
It is worth noting that Eze has previously represented England at the U20 and U21 levels between 2018 and 2021.
