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Will Eddie Nketiah play for Ghana at the World Cup

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Will Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah play for Ghana at the Qatar 2022 World Cup by Megan Armitage Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah could be set to make his debut for Ghana at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.   The striker has repeatedly removed himself from the equation with Ghana in the past but may be set to change allegiance for the major tournament.   Born to Ghanaian parents in London, Nketiah was England's U21 all-time leading goal scorer but despite his exploits at the younger level, he is yet to receive a call up to Gareth Southgate's side.   And with Ghana still knocking on the door, rumours are flying about the 23-year-old's potential involvement with the squad.   The England age-group international has reportedly turned down the opportunity to represent Ghana twice in the past, first in 2019 and then 2020, instead stating that the chance to represent his country of birth, England, was too great to miss.   But recent conversations between Ghana and Nketiah ahead of the World ...

Five young Arsenal players that could feature at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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Five young Arsenal players that could feature at the 2022 World Cup By Oscar Maung-Haley With a string of Gunners players currently starring at Euro 2020, we take a look at which youngsters might feature at the next international tournament – the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Bukayo Saka We’ll start with the most obvious name. Barring any major injuries or a serious drop in form, Bukayo Saka will be at the World Cup in 2022. While seven goals in 46 appearances might not seem that impressive, it’s important to remember that Saka is just 19. If anything, the fact that he’s scored that many goals at such a young age emphasises just how big a talent Saka is. Another thing in his favour is that he offers versatility in abundance, too. This season, Saka has showed that he is capable of performing at a high level, both as a left wing-back or a right winger. That sort of positional fluidity could be something that is incredibly useful for England, especially given how hot conditions will be in...