Callum Hudson-Odoi has sensationally rejected a World Cup call-up and the opportunity to play in Qatar after deciding to hold-off on commiting his national playing future.
The Chelsea winger is on-loan at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen and has become a key figure at the German outfit during his current spell, with the club 10th in the league standings.
England-born Hudson-Odoi has caught the eye of Ghana with his performances this season as the Black Stars look to boost their ranks with overseas talent heading into the World Cup.
The 22-year-old is eligible to play for the African nation through his parents ties to the country and can switch his international allegiance despite making three senior appearances for England.
All of his appearances so far were made before he turned 21 meaning the Chelsea academy product can freely switch to play for another nation if he decides to.
His last Three Lions appearance came during England's 4-0 Euros qualifying victory over minnows Kosovo, with the versatile attacker subsequently picked for Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad after late injuries to key figures.
Husdon-Odoi reportedly considered his future as an England player heading into the World Cup year as Ghana vied to incorporate the star into their squad of Qatar hopefuls.
However, he has now opted out of changing his international allegiance by turning down a Ghana call-up and the chance to represent the African side in the middle-east, according to the Evening Standard.
Hudson-Odoi is keen to focus on his club football at Leverkusen and will use the six-week break caused by the tournament to work on improving his game going into the second-half of the season.
The Black Stars are one of five African sides heading to the World Cup after securing their ticket to Qatar following a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in March, with a wealth of Premier League talent representing the nation.
Brighton's Tariq Lamptey and Arsenal's Thomas Partey form part of Ghana's Premier League contingent as the nation occupies Group H alongside Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.
zolexreporters
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the biggest fool I have ever seen .. Ghana should blacklist him for every. the same rubbish Ademola lookman did with Nigeria on till his eyes Open..Hudson Odoi will never play more that 20 caps for england and tomorrow he will say his English ex international.. who is he going to bench..they are all his mates playing in his wing
EltonBikeur
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staying in UK he thinks he is English
Dhove_
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One of the worst decisions he will ever made as a player🤥🤥 with Ghana is quite sure he will be awarded with playing times,opportunities to showcase his talents but with England there is lots of competition 😪😪😪
kayabiola1
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😂😂😂.. even Ben White wey be white.. we have to shout to the fullest to make the cut.. Odoi that can't start in Chelsea is rejecting Ghana.. is he better than inaki WILLIAMS.. big no