Liverpool teen Rio Ngumoha could still ditch England despite special World Cup call-up

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Rio Ngumoha has been called up to England's pre-World Cup camp but the Liverpool youngster could still switch allegiance to another country. Online in-match use limited to 120 images.

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No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Image: PAUL ELLIS, AFP via Getty Images)Rio Ngumoha could still opt against representing England despite receiving a special call-up to a pre-World Cup training camp. Having already represented England at youth level, the land of his birth still appears the most likely destination for his international future, though nothing is entirely certain despite his recent senior call-up.Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool celebrates after scoring vs Fulham (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Speaking about the roles of Ngumoha, Nwaneri, King and Scott, Tuchel said: "We will take some young players out who will train with us in the size of the squad that we need, and we have the two friendly matches to take care of the minutes and the load on the players."I'm happy to have these players, especially Alex, who was on the [long] list of 55 [players for the 26-man World Cup squad] and obviously he didn't make the first cut, but the reaction of him was outstanding and the commitment and wish to be in pre-camp and a step closer to the team was not even a question for him."That showed me his character and I'm delighted he'll be with us because that was a close call and he gets a chance to get a step closer and a cap."