English pundits begin campaign for Three Lions to cap Nwaneri

Nigeria’s hope of luring Arsenal star, Ethan Nwaneri, to dump Three Lions for the Super Eagles could be about to go up in smokes with the English gaffer, Thomas Tuchel, set to name his squad for the forthcoming internationals next month.

Nwaneri has been fantastic since gaining a regular spot in Arsenal’s lineup following the absence of the injured Bukayo Saka.

He dazzled fans once again on Tuesday, scoring one goal in the Gunner’s 7-1 demolition of PSV in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

According to talkSPORT presenter, Adrian Durham, it would be a “sackable offence” for Tuchel not to call up Nwaneri.

Tuchel will pick his first England squad next month as he takes over the national team. “It came after the youngster has been on a steep upward trajectory at the club, playing more regularly in the absence of the injured Bukayo Saka.

“Tuesday evening marked Nwaneri’s second Champions League goal so far this season, adding to his three in the Premier League and three in the League Cup.

“It’s good timing too, as new England boss, Thomas Tuchel will select his first squad next week with the emergence of talented youngsters like Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly on his radar.”

England will face Albania and Latvia at Wembley Stadium on March 21 and 24 as part of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Speaking on Nwaneri’s talent, Durham said on talkSPORT: “He is so good, and Arteta I think has alluded to his belief that Nwaneri can play in the middle, but maybe that’s to come.

“I think it’s a sackable offence if Thomas Tuchel doesn’t put him in the England squad, right?” he said.

Fellow talkSPORT pundit Scott Minto added that he has been “one of the best players in the Premier League right now” for an Arsenal side