Country: Nigeria
Player:Saliba
Probably the nationality of the person who did itWhy did they change his nationality to Pakistani though?
Probably the nationality of the person who did itWhy did they change his nationality to Pakistani though?
The melting pot that England has somewhat become will see a lot of 'non traditional' first and surnames in the future.
It should be great for the national teams talent pool.
I imagine how Saka progress's over the next few years will determine which nation he selects.
the typical working class xenophobes like @rich 1990
England has been a melting pot forever, it's just the coaches have always been the typical working class xenophobes like @rich 1990 so only now are we seeing immigrant diaspora making it because the coaches are becoming more diverse.
England could've had a team like France decades ago but the coaches just wanted the typical Gary's and Ian's to make it and not the Mohammed's and Vlad's.
Yep, I know Andy Cole was playing the same time as Alan Shearer but he is the third highest goal scorer in the Premier League and he only gained 15 caps for England scoring 1 goal. He’s not really talked about today despite his accomplishments. Can’t help but feel if he were white he would be appreciated more.England has been a melting pot forever, it's just the coaches have always been the typical working class xenophobes like @rich 1990 so only now are we seeing immigrant diaspora making it because the coaches are becoming more diverse.
England could've had a team like France decades ago but the coaches just wanted the typical Gary's and Ian's to make it and not the Mohammed's and Vlad's.
Still think he can easily play everywhere upfrontThis kid is top class. It's rare you see a kid so young that is so mature. His decision making is top class, he makes everything look so simple. The kid can play anywhere, but would like to see him eventually as a LCM in a 433. Him and KT delivering crosses from the left would be immense.
Its doesn't matter for him he still preforming he start to look like Sancho only up to him now to keep improvingWasn't happy to see him on the RW again but he did extremely well in that 1st half. Some really good play in the final 3rd.
I hope he chooses Nigeria too. He'll have competition on that left but he'll be in the team and at least have a realistic chance of winning a continental competition and going to the World Cup.Hopefully he picks Nigeria. They have some interesting young talents coming up. He won't be appreciated on the English national team. They'll try to make him into a kick and hope player, running around like a headless chicken. Plus the English media are always so toxic and would def throw an Arsenal player under the bus when things go wrong before a Man United, Chelsea or Liverpool player.
Doesnt look as comfy there, I hope Pepe is ready for the next game. Looking forward to seeing more of him in a more forward position.Wasn't happy to see him on the RW again but he did extremely well in that 1st half. Some really good play in the final 3rd.