Arsenal GK, Chelsea Starlet Of Nigerian Descent Called Up To England U17 Squad

Two players of Nigerian descent have been summoned by the English Football Association for England U17's upcoming games in November.

The highly-rated Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and Chelsea attacking midfielder Faustino Anjorin are set to add to their international caps for England youth, having been named to manager Steve Cooper's 20-player roster.

The Young Lions, world champions at U17 level, will take on Portugal in a min-tournament on November 8, before facing Russia (November 11) and Germany (November 14).

Six players of Nigerian descent Jordan Aina, Ajibola Alese, Xavier Amaechi, Ed Elewa-Ikpakwu, Nathaniel Ogbeta and Bukayo Saka, who all represented England U16s last season have been omitted from the latest U17 squad list announced on Thursday morning.

The 16-year-old Arthur Okonkwo is highly regarded by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and has trained with the club's first-teamers twice this season.

Faustino Anjorin,15, has five appearances under his belt for Chelsea U18s so far this season, and got on the score-sheet against Fulham back in September.

Igho Kingsley

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