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Nigeria is set to miss out on the services of Tammy Abraham, Chelsea football star, as he is rumoured to be on the verge to pledge his allegiance to England.

According to Telegraph UK, Gareth Southgate, England’s head coach, has shown interest for the in-form striker with respect to the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.

The 21-year-old talented forward has made two appearances for the Three Lions but remains eligible to play for Nigeria, the country of his father, as both matches were international friendlies.

“Southgate names his squad for England’s double-header on Thursday with  Abraham waiting to see whether or not his good form for Chelsea will  be enough to earn him a place in the squad,” the news outlet wrote.

“Nigeria have been attempting to convince Abraham to switch his  international allegiance, despite the fact the 21-year-old has already  won two senior England caps in friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

“Abraham has not publicly committed himself to either county, but it is  understood he wants to play for England and would accept a call from  Southgate if it came.”

It is also believed that his medical records at Chelsea have been requested by the English FA.

Abraham, who has been in a stunning form for the Blues this season, was approached by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to commit his international future to the three-time African champions but he declined.

The new wonder kid will end any opportunity of donning the ‘Green White Green’ jersey once he features for the Three Lions of England in the Euro 2020 qualifiers games — which are competitive fixtures.

Meanwhile, the NFF has shown interest in Fikayo Tomori, Abraham’s teammate at Chelsea, who has represented England and Canada at youth levels.