Will Abraham Be Gareth Southgate's Theo Walcott Selection For 2018 World Cup?

Based on Tammy Abraham scoring statistics in the English Premier League, the Chelsea loanee is pushing for a spot in England 23-man roster for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

After eight rounds in the division, only three Englishmen in the shape of Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) and Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) have scored more goals than the Swansea City striker.

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed that Abraham, who is one of the most promising young stars in England, is being double-minded about representing Nigeria despite openly flirting with Amaju Pinnick because he fancies his chances of getting a promotion to the Three Lions ahead of next summer's showpiece.

In the last decade or so, England coaches have left a spot for the most promising player in the country, whether he features or not during the tournament, and it started with Sven-Goran Eriksson taking Theo Walcott to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

An 18-year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was named in England's roster for the 2012 European Championship, despite only making his debut 17 days before the Three lions faced off with France in their Group D opener.

Two 18-year-olds Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford were named in Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 European Championship respectively.

Will Tammy Abraham be on the plane to Russia? Time will tell.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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