Overview
- The FA confirmed Nwaneri will join England’s senior pre-World Cup camp in the United States as one of four players not in the 26-man tournament squad, alongside Rio Ngumoha, Alex Scott and Josh King.
- Nwaneri returned to Arsenal this week after a second-half season loan at Olympique de Marseille that produced two goals and limited minutes as he struggled to secure a regular role.
- He has a strong youth record for England, scoring five goals in 15 caps for the U21s and previously representing the country at U19, U17 and U16 levels.
- His club future at Arsenal is uncertain after making only a handful of first-team appearances before the loan and failing to establish himself in Marseille under new management.
- Training with the senior group gives Nwaneri high-level coaching and exposure that could accelerate his development and influence future club or national selection, and a reported claim that England manager Thomas Tuchel is a fan is disputed in the coverage.