One of Manchester United’s star players is likely to miss out on the summer’s World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada after deciding not to switch international allegiance.
Manchester United youngster Aiden Haven has no intention of switching international loyalties to play in next summer’s World Cup, despite being eligible to play for Ghana.
The 19-year-old London-born defender is eligible to represent the Black Stars through his grandparents and the Ghana FA are monitoring his development. Interestingly, Ghana are in England’s World Cup USA group along with Panama and Croatia, meaning Heaven could theoretically face England next summer.
However, BBC Sport reported that Haven will not be on the field for Africa, but harbors ambitions of playing for England’s first team after representing his country at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level.
Haven joined United just under a year ago and has cemented his place in Ruben Amorim’s first-team squad this season. The central defender has spent much of his time as a substitute for United, but was firmly established in the starting XI in December.
Haven produced a fantastic performance in the Red Devils’ 1-0 win over Newcastle and has high ambitions not only in club football but also on the international stage. Speaking to Sky Sports as Man of the Match winner, Haven explained his team’s intentions.
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He said: “It was (big), finally a clean sheet. We’ve been waiting for this for a few weeks. I’m really happy. I’m very grateful to everyone who helped us (win).”
“As Manchester United, we belong in Europe and we want to get back there next season. We can get into the top four, maybe even into the league. Anything is possible. We just have to keep trying.”
“Coach, we play a lot of formations with him, but we know that whatever he does, it works, as you saw today. I’m very proud of the team.”
Manager Amorim is impressed with Haven’s growth. The youngster was substituted at half-time against West Ham and then made a strong showing.
“I’m really happy with Aiden,” Amorim said. “You can feel him growing every game. He’s young, but he plays well, slows down and you can feel him growing during the games.”
“He’s been practicing really well, and if he keeps playing like that, it’s going to be really hard to replace him.”
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