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Folarin Balogun confirmed to switch international allegiance from England to the United States.

Folarin Balogun confirmed to switch international allegiance from England to the United States.
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FIFA has officially confirmed that Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has chosen to represent the United States national team after rejecting a future with England.

FIFA confirmed on Tuesday it has approved a request by the US Soccer Federation to change Balogun's national eligibility from England.

The news comes just weeks before England are due to launch their European Under-21 Championship finals campaign in Georgia and Romania.

The New York-born 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at French club Reims, has represented England at Under-21s level but has opted to play his senior international football for the country of his birth.

Balogun has made 13 appearances for Lee Carsley's side but withdrew from the squad in March due to injury.

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