Ex-Man City star backs Nwaneri to follow his footsteps by snubbing Nigeria for England

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha has heaped praise on Arsenal’s teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, backing him for a potential call-up to the England senior team.

Onuoha, who appeared on Match of the Day during a UEFA Champions League broadcast, was impressed by Nwaneri’s rapid rise and suggested he should be considered for international duty despite his young age.

Nwaneri, 17, has been a standout player for Arsenal this season, scoring a stunning goal in a recent Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven. Onuoha expressed confidence in Nwaneri’s ability, saying:

“He’s such a star, I’d be very surprised if he spends a lot of time on the bench after (Bukayo) Saka comes back. Every chance he will find to be in that team and make a big difference.”

Onuoha also weighed in on Nwaneri’s chances of joining the England squad, saying:

“You’d like to think so. They are young and they’ve got many, many years ahead of them, but if they are good enough now then why not consider them?”

With England manager Gareth Southgate, not Thomas Tuchel, always looking to the future, it seems plausible that Nwaneri could earn a spot in one of the upcoming England squads.