Why I Dumped England For Nigeria – Tom Dele-Bashiru

Former Manchester City player, Tom Dele-Bashiru, has explained why he pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, ahead of England.

The 19-year-old who represented Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup admitted it would have been difficult for him to break into the England national team.

“I just felt like I’ll probably play first team with the Super Eagles, more likely than playing for England because England have a lot of players to choose from.

“Obviously it is my home nation so it was good to play for them.

“I am very proud of my roots, I try and embrace it. I paint a good picture so that people understand what it is to be a Nigerian,” he told Watford’s official wesbite.

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He had previously played for England at the U16 level.