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FIFA World Cup 2018: Chelsea's Tammy Abraham denies switching allegiance to Nigeria, commits to England

Reuters September 22, 2017, 17:22:14 IST

Chelsea’s Abraham, 19, is currently on a season-long loan at Swansea City seeking regular first-team opportunities.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Chelsea's Tammy Abraham denies switching allegiance to Nigeria, commits to England

London: England under-21 striker Tammy Abraham has denied reports he is set to switch international allegiance to Nigeria in a bid to feature in next year’s World Cup. [caption id=“attachment_4071497” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]Soccer Football - Premier League - Swansea City vs Manchester United - Swansea, Britain - August 19, 2017   Swansea City’s Tammy Abraham arrives before the match   REUTERS/Rebecca Naden     EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or File image of Tammy Abraham. Reuters[/caption] According to British media reports, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have been keen on recruiting London-born Abraham, who remains eligible for the African nation through his parents. ”I have informed the FA that I remain available for selection for England,“ Swansea player Abraham said in a statement. ”Contrary to reports in the media I would like to clarify that I have not agreed to switch my national team allegiance. “I can confirm I met the president of the NFF after our last game against Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday given he is a friend of my father.” Chelsea’s Abraham, 19, is currently on a season-long loan at Swansea City seeking regular first-team opportunities.

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