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MANCHESTER UNITED defender Ayden Heaven has decided not to change his allegiance from England to Ghana in hopes of enhancing his chances of participating in next year's World Cup.
The 19-year-old centre-back, who was born in London, qualifies to represent the African nation through his grandparent.
Ayden Heaven will not change his allegiance from England to GhanaCredit: Getty
The defender aims to be part of Thomas Tuchel’s plansCredit: Getty
However, according to BBC Sport , Heaven is keen on representing England at the senior level, despite the Ghana Football Association keeping a close eye on his development.
This season, he has made seven appearances in the Premier League for United, starting in their last five matches.
Heaven has also played for England at various youth levels.
Yet, the talented young player is still awaiting his opportunity to break into the plans of senior coach Thomas Tuchel as preparations for the World Cup are underway.
The teenager is solely focused on joining the tournament with the Three Lions.
Heaven received praise from United's head coach Ruben Amorim after his impressive performance on Boxing Day.
In the post-match press conference, the Portuguese manager stated: “I am really pleased with Ayden. You can sense that he is improving with every game.
“He is young, but you can see that he plays intelligently, slows down the game, and enhances his performance as it progresses.
“He trained exceptionally well, and if he continues to play like this, it will be very challenging to replace him.”
The Ghana FA has been monitoring Heaven’s performances, hoping to persuade him to commit his international future to them instead of England.
However, they have lost this battle as he is determined to prove his value to Tuchel ahead of the World Cup.
Heaven became United’s first signing following Amorim’s appointment as head coach, having successfully attracted him from Arsenal earlier this year.
Heaven’s performances have been closely monitored by the Ghana FACredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The teenager was praised by Ruben Amorim last weekCredit: Getty
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ayden Heaven not switching to play for Ghana?
Ayden Heaven has chosen to remain loyal to England and aims to represent the national team at the senior level, despite Ghana monitoring his progress.
What has been said about Ayden Heaven's performance?
Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, has praised Heaven's consistent improvement and his ability to adapt during matches.
What are Ayden Heaven's aspirations regarding the World Cup?
Heaven is focused on making the England squad for the upcoming World Cup and is committed to proving his worth to the national team.
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