Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is wanted by the Football Association as they look to prise him away from the United States.
Cameron Carter-Vickers playing for USA’s U20 squad
According to The Mirror, England are hoping to prise Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers away from the clutches of the United States.
Carter-Vickers, 18, has come up through the ranks with Tottenham having joined the club at the age of just 11, and he appears to be a favourite prospect of manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Juventus’ Paulo Dybala in action with Tottenham’s Cameron Carter Vickers
The young central defender made his first competitive start for Spurs in the 5-0 EFL Cup win over Gillingham on Wednesday evening, and appears to be heading for big things at White Hart Lane.
Whilst Carter-Vickers’ domestic future is tied to Tottenham for the foreseeable future, confusion remains over his international allegiance.
Tottenham’s Cameron Carter-Vickers in action with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey
Born in Southend and the son of former basketball player Howard Carter, Spurs youngster Carter-Vickers qualifies to play for both England and the United States, but has so far committed to the latter.
With 29 appearances for the United States at various youth levels, Carter-Vickers is one of the most promising youngsters for Jurgen Klinsmann’s men – but they may end up losing him.
Gillingham’s Cody McDonald in action with Tottenham’s Cameron Carter-Vickers
The Mirror report that The FA are aware of Carter-Vickers’ huge potential, with enquiries being made to see whether the defender will commit his senior international future to the Three Lions.
It’s stated that Klinsmann is now hoping to fast-track Carter-Vickers into the United States senior squad in a bid to get him capped before he has the chance to switch his allegiance, but with the prospect of playing alongside Spurs team-mates Danny Rose, Kyle Walker, Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Harry Kane for England, we may well see Carter-Vickers faced with a huge dilemma.
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