Fulham central defender Tosin still leaning towards England over Nigeria ahead of Euro 2020

Published: February 26, 2021

Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo has given the biggest hint yet that his international future lies with his country of birth England rather than three-time African champions Nigeria.

The Manchester City academy product is one of the shining lights in what has been a dismal campaign for Fulham who are struggling to avoid relegation, thirteen matches to the end of the Premier League season.

With 119 clearances in 21 starts, no Premier League player has made more clearances than the Anglo-Nigerian center back this term.

Born to Nigerian parents in Manchester, Tosin has represented England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 levels but all his appearances were in non-competitive matches, making him eligible to play for the Super Eagles straightaway.

However, the 23-year-old is hoping to force himself into the plans of manager Gareth Southgate ahead of the 2020 European Championship.

Previously, Adarabioyo was sounded about the possibility of representing Nigeria but the go-between received a lukewarm response from the defender.

Speaking to the Telegraph UK, Tosin said : "We know it's the Euros this summer so hopefully if I keep on doing well, who knows, I could be looking to push myself into that squad.

"Obviously there are a lot of good players to choose from but if I do what I can do best there is a chance."

Tosin's former England U18 teammates Tammy Abraham, Dominic Solanke, Marcus Rashford and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have since gone on to make their debuts for the Three Lions.

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