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Ranking every Nigerian who chose to play for England's Three Lions

<p>Former Chelsea and Liverpool striker who remains eligible for Nigeria having only represented England once, in a friendly against Brazil in 2017.</p>
<p>Solanke, currently in the Championship with Bournemouth, has shown glimpses of his youth promise at senior level, but appears unlikely to add to his 15 minutes with the Three Lions.</p>

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Dominic Solanke

<p>Despite reported interest from both Canada and Nigeria, the Chelsea centre-back made his England debut in 2019.</p>
<p>Even though his six-minute showing came in a competitive fixture, he remains eligible for the Super Eagles due to the recent Fifa change to eligibility rules.</p>


Fikayo Tomori

<p>Another recent entry—and a controversial one at that—Abraham appeared close to committing to the Super Eagles, particularly after NFF President Amaju Pinnick revealed that he was on the brink of choosing Nigeria for his future.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the Chelsea striker chose England, and while he has four caps to date, the presence of the likes of Harry Kane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Marcus Rashford threatens to reduce his potential international impact with the Three Lions.</p>

<p>He was not in the reckoning for the Euro 2020 squad.</p>


Tammy Abraham

<p>The ex-Chelsea frontman acknowledged that he was approached by Nigeria, and was tempted by the prospect of playing alongside his hero, Nwankwo Kanu.</p>
<p>"I was called up by Nigeria last season but Chelsea told me that it was in my best interests not to go," the former striker said last year. "I could have been playing alongside Kanu. I look up to him as one of the best players in the world.</p>

<p>"My father is Nigerian and my mother comes from Sierra Leone but I've never been a follower of Nigeria and my interest in African football is only occasional.</p>

<p>"I was born in England and consider that to be my country so I want to play for them."</p>

<p>Cole ended his England career with seven appearances, all from the bench.</p>


Carlton Cole

<p>Late centre-back who passed away prematurely in 2017 following a heart attack at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground, where he was working as a coach.</p>
<p>The defender enjoyed a distinguished playing career, notably with Aston Villa and Middlesbrough alongside current England coach Gareth Southgate, and amassed four caps for the Three Lions.</p>


Ugo Ehiogu

<p>One of the most contentious players on this list, Agbonlahor was courted by the Super Eagles, and remains the enduring example of someone who was ultimately spurned by the Three Lions, potentially regretting what might have been with Nigeria.</p>
<p>He ended his international career with just three appearances—zero goals—and could have achieved so much more with the West Africans.</p>


Gabby Agbonlahor

<p>The latest Nigerian player to turn out for the Three Lions, Saka made his debut in the 3-0 victory over Wales last year.</p>
<p>He's subsequently grown into the squad, becoming a key player under Southgate and playing an influential role in England's run to the Euro 2020 final.</p>

<p>He could be the first player of Nigerian origin since Angelo Ogbonna of Italy to feature in a Euro final on Sunday.</p>


Bukayo Saka

<p>The only Nigeria-born player to play for England, Salako was born in Ibadan before moving to Kent as a youngster.</p>
<p>He’s a Crystal Palace legend, making over 200 appearances for the Eagles, and was included in the club’s Centenary XI.</p>

<p>The outside left made five England appearances—all in 1991.</p>




John Salako

<p>Towering, powerful striker who was a cult hero with unfashionable Wimbledon during their halcyon days at the top of the English game.</p>
<p>His international career, potentially due to the intense competition, was relatively brief, with two appearances a scant return for such a talented and unique frontman.</p>

<p>Following his retirement, Fashanu expressed regret that he hadn’t turned out for the Super Eagles instead.</p>

<p>"The fact is that I really wanted to play for Nigeria and I came home on three occasions but the coach said I was not good enough to make his team, and so never selected me except for one friendly match against China where I was an unused substitute,” Fashanu told <strong>Goal</strong>.</p>

<p>“So, it was never my fault at all and it pained me so much that I never played for my country.”</p>


John Fashanu

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