Jordon Ibe delays international future decision as Liverpool winger prioritises England over Nigeria
- Jordon Ibe plans on representing England's national team over Nigeria
- Nigeria boss Sunday Oliseh made a personal approach to convince Ibe
- Ibe's family have told Oliseh that Liverpool man has prioritised England
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe has decided to shun interest from Nigeria's national team as he is keen on representing England.
Ibe, 19, is able to choose between England and Nigeria as he qualifies to play for the Super Eagles through his father and is yet to play for Roy Hodgson's senior Three Lions side.
However Ibe, who recently represented England's Under 21 side, appears to have made a final decision on his international future after his family contacted Nigeria boss Sunday Oliseh to say he has prioritised his country of birth.
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe appears to have nailed his colours to England's mast rather than Nigeria's
Ibe recently appeared in the Young Lions' wins against the United States (pictured) and Norway
Oliseh, who made a personal visit to Liverpool in August in an attempt to convince Ibe, wrote on Twitter: 'Jordon Ibe's family informed me by a telephone call that he was giving priority to an England call up. We wish them well.'
Ibe was recalled to Anfield by Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers in January after he impressed the Northern Irishman during his loan spell at Derby County.
The midfielder has featured in all five of Liverpool's Premier League games this season - with his latest appearance coming in his side's 3-1 defeat by Manchester United on Saturday.
Ibe replaced Roberto Firmino in the 65th minute but failed to stop his side from losing at Old Trafford.
Nigeria national team boss Sunday Oliseh made a personal visit to Liverpool in a bid to convince Ibe
Ibe (pictured with Manchester United left back Luke Shaw) has featured in all five of Liverpool's league games
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