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Southampton's Michael Obafemi 'all in' for Ireland amid Nigeria, England speculations

Michael Obafemi has declared himself 'all in' for Ireland despite indications his international future will still be up in the air after the international break.

The Southampton striker was handed his maiden senior call-up ahead of games against Northern Ireland and Denmark on the back of his progress with the Saints.

And despite coach Martin O'Neill's suggestion that the 18-year-old will only play in Thursday's friendly against Northern Ireland with the Uefa Nations League closer against the Danes out of the plan, the youngster failed to come on in the goalless stalemate.

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Dublin-born Obafemi was raised in London and has Nigerian parents, thus, making the Super Eagles and England national team options for the teenager.