Exciting Chelsea youngster snubs Super Eagles for England’s Three Lions

The England youth worldwide has Nigerian roots however taking part in for the Tremendous Eagles is just not on his wishlist

Chelsea teen Carney Chukwuemeka has shut the door on ever showing for three-time African champions Nigeria, following his newest public statements.

In a chat with Chelsea’s fifth Stand utility, Chukwuemeka vowed to do the whole lot inside his energy to make the England nationwide workforce squad to their subsequent main match, the 2024 European Championship.

Born in Austria to oldsters with Nigerian heritage, Chukwuemeka was raised in England making him eligible to characterize the three international locations.

The thrilling playmaker has, nevertheless, been introduced up throughout the English set-up that includes for the under-17s, u-18s, u-19s, and u-20s.

Earlier this yr, Chukwuemeka performed an important function as England received the 2022 UEFA European Beneath-19 Championship. The 19-year-old made the workforce of the match.

Chukwuemeka’s brilliance earned him a transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa, signing a bumper six-year contract in August.

Any hopes of Nigerian followers seeing the excellent younger midfielder within the inexperienced and white colors of the Tremendous Eagles have, nevertheless, been dashed.

Revealing his goals for subsequent yr, {the teenager} targets making his debut for England and occurring to turn out to be essential for the Three Lions.

“In 2023, I wish to kick on and break into the workforce,” Chukwuemeka stated.

“To make my Champions League debut. To maintain my confidence excessive. To construct on my previous performances.

“And a lot because it was my dream to play for Chelsea, it’s additionally my dream to play for my nation England.

“I’ve set myself this purpose to play at EURO 2024.”

Carney Chukwuemeka has made three appearances for Chelsea within the Premier League since his transfer to Stanford Bridge.