Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson is the latest English youngster to peak Gareth Southgate's interest following his stellar form for Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
Southgate and the Three Lions' coaching staff have placed a greater emphasis on youth in recent international friendlies, with Borussia Dortmund's 18-year-old sensation Jadon Sancho making his senior debut for England earlier this month. Now it seems that Nelson is the next youngster who will be getting his first senior call up for his country before too long.
gbeng Jadon Sancho:
— Scouted Football (@ScoutedFtbl) October 20, 2018
• 8 appearances
• 2 goals
• 6 assists
gbeng Reiss Nelson:
• 4 appearances
• 4 goals
• 0 assists
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Nelson, 18, has scored four goals in as many games for Hoffenheim, who currently sit third in the Bundesliga. His decision to leave Arsenal in order to get regular playing time appears to be paying dividends, though he did sign a new deal with the Gunners before leaving for Germany.
Nelson has also been lighting it up for the England U-21 side, scoring two goals in as many games during the European U-21 qualifiers against Scotland and Andorra.
According to the Mirror, Southgate has been mightily impressed with the youngster, and is also keeping tabs on Wolves
Morgan Gibbs-White playing @premierleague football for Wolves.
— Wolves Academy (@WolvesAcademy) August 11, 2018
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England's next international friendly is against the United States on 15 November, before hosting Croatia in the Nations League three days later.
Source: 90min