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Folarin Balogun: England U21 striker open to Nigeria call-up

England Under-21 striker Folarin Balogun says he would consider playing for Nigeria at senior international level - if the West African country came calling.

But, under Fifa rules, in-form Balogun would be free to switch to represent the Super Eagles because he has not played for the England senior side competitively.

And, despite scoring his seventh goal for the Young Lions in a 3-1 friendly win over Germany in September, Balogun has not ruled out representing Nigeria in the future.

"I haven't heard anything from Nigeria, but I'm open to anything because Nigeria is very close to my heart," he told BBC Sport Africa.