Mason Greenwood has chosen to change selection and represent Jamaica, after having played once for England. Suspended indefinitely by the English federation following accusations of rape and assault against him, the OM striker has completed the necessary formalities to be selected by the Reggae boyz.
Mason Greenwood changes jersey. If he celebrated a selection with England in 2020 during a Nations League match against Iceland, it is now with the Jamaica jersey that the Olympique de Marseille striker will appear on the international scene. The Daily Mirror and the Jamaican site MG Sport report that all the administrative formalities necessary for this change of sporting nationality have been carried out by Greenwood, who could play with the Reggae boyz as early as June.
The former Manchester United striker has decided to turn his back on England after the English Football Association announced that he would never be selected again. The move was made following Greenwood's suspension by the Red Devils in 2022, after he was charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behavior three years ago. years.
The Marseille striker denied the charges, which were later dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service after the alleged victim, his current partner, withdrew the complaint. Despite relaunching his career with Getafe and now Marseille, he has been made aware that he will not be selected for the Three Lions in the future.
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The 23-year-old therefore decided to represent Jamaica, the country where his father was born. And as Greenwood played his only cap for England when he was under 21, he can change nations to represent. He has already taken all the necessary steps to be authorized by FIFA to change his jersey.
Jamaica play two matches next month, but Marseille are reportedly unwilling to release Greenwood because they are friendlies, according to the Daily Mirror. On the other hand, Jamaica will play two World Cup qualifying matches in June, in which the striker is expected to feature in Steve McClaren's squad for the first time.
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