Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri is reportedly being considered for a potential international call-up by new England boss Thomas Tuchel.
The former Chelsea boss has conducted extensive analysis of England's pool of talent after officially taking over the reins as Three Lions head coach at the start of 2024.
Tuchel has held conversations with several players ahead of his first squad announcement, including a discussion with Arsenal defender Ben White to establish whether he would be open to an international return.
Last month, it was also reported that Tuchel was considering Gunners full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly as a potential option ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
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Nwaneri under consideration for England call-up
According to the Daily Mail, Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal teammate Nwaneri is also in the running for a sensational call-up to the senior squad.
The report claims that the FA are not ruling out the prospect of fast-tracking the 17-year-old into Tuchel's first England squad.
With that said, it appears more likely that he will be called up to the Under-21 side for friendlies against France and Portugal.
However, the situation could change if some of England's attacking players pick up injuries before Tuchel announces his squad on March 13.
After representing his country at Under-16 and Under-17 level, Nwaneri has gone on to score six goals in nine appearances for the Under-19 side.
Perhaps, the natural progression is for him to play for Lee Carsley's Under-21 team before making the step up to the senior squad.
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Why is Nwaneri in Tuchel's thinking?
Nwaneri is being touted for a potential call-up after putting in a number of impressive performances for Arsenal this season.
The attacker has scored eight goals in 27 competitive appearances this term, including strikes in his last two Champions League appearances.
His effort in Tuesday's 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven made history because it made him the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout game.
The fact that he scored from Lewis-Skelly's assist meant that it also represented the first time that two English teenagers had combined for a Champions League goal.
After starting Arsenal's last four matches, Nwaneri is expected to retain his spot for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
