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Mark Taylor

Mason Greenwood could switch international allegiance - despite playing for England

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood could reportedly switch his international allegiance, despite already making his competitive debut for England.

Teenage forward Greenwood picked up his first England cap in the UEFA Nations League win over Iceland back on 5 September 2020.

However, the versatile attacker has not been selected by Gareth Southgate since he was withdrawn just days later from that squad after breaking coronavirus guidelines by bringing two girls into the team hotel with teammate Phil Foden.

Now, he is said to be considering his international future, and could still change his allegiance to Jamaica, according to The Telegraph.

Mason Greenwood has one England cap under his belt (REUTERS)

Players under the age of 21 that have not made more than three competitive appearances are able to change the nation they represent.

Greenwood qualifies for Jamaica through his parents, and would be a welcome addition to Theodore Whitmore's ever-improving squad.

A number of players from the Premier League and Championship have been targeted by Jamaica in recent years as they target a place at the 2022 World Cup.

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The likes of Max Aarons, Demarai Gray, Ivan Toney, Liam Moore, Isaac Hayden, Ethan Pinnock, Mason Holgate, Rolando Aarons, Curtis Tilt, Jamal Lowe, Amari'i Bell and Kasey Palmer are all eligible and have been on the JFF's radar.

Several of those names have been confirmed by JFF president Michael Ricketts, who says that the process of applying for passports is ongoing.

But Ricketts admitted that the pandemic had caused a significant delay.

"Looking at the list, I see Andre Gray, I see Demarai Gray, I see Isaac Hayden, who himself called the JFF to express his desire," said the JFF president.

"Mason Holgate, Liam Moore, who has actually acquired his Jamaican passport, Nathan Redmond, Kemar Roofe and Ivan Toney. All of these are in the process of acquiring their Jamaican passport.

"The process has become a little bit tedious because of course the Covid pandemic, but the process is ongoing and we are hopeful that we will get passports for these gentlemen in reasonable time.

Southampton midfielder Nathan Redmond is one of those being targeted by Jamaica (REUTERS)

"We have been having discussions with the secretary for sport and he has agreed to try and help us to facilitate and to expedite the process."

Back in 1998, Jamaica poached seven top British-born players including Frank Sinclair, Robbie Earle and Marcus Gayle to be part of their squad for the World Cup that year, their first appearance.

The Reggae Boyz were knocked out in the group stage, but did record a 1-0 win over Japan.

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