Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Mikel, Spurs Defender Named In England Squads

Two players of Nigerian descent have been included in the latest England U18 and U19 squads for the upcoming international friendlies.

Tottenham Hotspur versatile defender Timothy Eyoma has been promoted to the Young Lions U18s, having been invited for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and South Africa.

However, the right full-back  can still represent England at the Fifa U17 World Cup in October as he's within the age limit for the competition.

Another promising player making the step up is Chelsea midfielder Tariq Uwakwe, who has been dubbed the new Obi Mikel, he has been called up to England's U19 squad.

England U19s will tackle Poland at at St. George’s Park on September 1 before facing Germany four days later.

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