Arsenal, Chelsea Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent Promoted By England Ahead Of World Cup

Two players of Nigerian descent have been promoted by the English Football Association ahead of October's Fifa U17 World Cup.

Arsenal defender Bukayo Saka and Chelsea midfielder Faustino Anjorin have been included in the latest England U17 roster, and are being assessed by the coaches ahead of the tourney in India.

Last season, the two players featured for the Young Lions at U16 level and impressed manager Dan Micciche in friendly matches.

Saka made his debut for the U17s in an international friendly against Turkey at St Georges Park on Friday afternoon, while Anjorin did not make the squad.

England will face Scotland on August 20 before completing their friendly schedule two days later against Italy.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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