Chelsea defender, Fikayo Tomori, had described his England call-up as a dream, ruling out any chance of ever playing for Nigeria.
The 21-year-old, who was born in Canada and represented them at under-20 level, was also eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents.
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His impressive performance in the Premier League has earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Euro 2020 qualification double-header against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
Tomori, who was picked along with in-form Chelsea teammate, Tammy Abraham, told a press conference: “I’ve taken everything as it has come.
“This happened quite fast and quickly, but it’s been a good 12 months. I’ve been working hard, listening to people, trying to improve myself and it’s going well.
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“It’s a bit clichéd but it is a dream (to be called up). Growing up in England and seeing the players playing at Wembley, it was such a good feeling.
“It’s indescribable. I tried to take it in as much as possible, but it was a very proud moment.”
The player who was on loan at Derby County in the Championship last season has ruled out any chance of playing for Nigeria or Canada at the senior level even if he does not get his first cap against the Czech Republic or Bulgaria.
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“The call-up solidifies that. Being eligible to play for three countries was a good thing and a bad thing.
“I have just taken everything as it has come and once I got that call-up to England, there wasn’t really a doubt in my mind that I was going to commit.
“Being here now I just want to try and get my first cap and then try and get more after that as well.”
