Browsing: Ethan Nwaneri

He admitted that securing Nwaneri’s allegiance won’t be easy, given England’s strong interest in capping him at the senior level.

Tuchel, who is set to take charge of his first official match as Three Lions Boss on March 21, left Nwaneri out of the 26-man squad announced earlier today.

His maturity and skill have earned praise from Mikel Arteta, who has drawn comparisons between him and former Arsenal prodigy Jack Wilshere.

Nigerian duo Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface both featured in Wednesday’s preseason friendly between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.