Ex-Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has changed his international allegiance from England to Jamaica.
The decision came after the Football Association made it clear that he would not be considered for future selection following a suspension due to charges of attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behaviour three years ago.
Despite these charges being dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service and Greenwood reviving his career with Getafe and now Marseille, he was informed that he would not be selected for the Three Lions again.
Having completed the necessary paperwork, Greenwood is now available for Steve McClaren’s Jamaican team.
The 23-year-old qualifies for the Reggae Boys through his father, who was born in Jamaica. As Greenwood won his only England cap, while under the age of 21, he is able to switch allegiances.
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Although Jamaica have two games next month, Marseille are unwilling to release Greenwood as the fixtures are friendlies. However, Greenwood is expected to be named in the former England manager’s squad for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers in June, according to the Star.
Greenwood moved to Marseille from United last summer in a £27m deal and has since become the leading scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 12 goals.
Greenwood, once touted as the heir apparent to England’s current No. 9 Harry Kane, has been deemed too risky a choice for the Three Lions by FA chiefs due to potential negative publicity.
