Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha could still turn back on England to play for World Cup winners
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SportFootballLiverpool FCRio Ngumoha could make his senior international debut in the United StatesRio Ngumoha could still turn his back on England despite being called up to a pre-World Cup camp. However, even if Ngumoha plays, he won't be wedded to the Three Lions.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageA rule introduced in 2021 allows players who have earned up to three senior international caps before age 21 to switch nations. Rice won three senior caps for the Republic, all of which came in international friendlies, before opting to instead play for England in 2019.Ngumoha is actually eligible to play for three other countries - France, Nigeria and Guadeloupe.
Having played for England at youth level, the country of his birth still looks set to be his choice going forward but it isn't nailed on, despite his recent senior call-up.Addressing the role 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.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."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."Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCEngland Football TeamRio Ngumoha