Leroy Sane receives first France call-up as Algeria, England, Nigeria miss out

Background

Leroy Sane has received his first senior call-up to the France squad, despite being eligible to play for three other nations.

The 22-year-old Bayern Munich forward was born in France to Senegalese and German parents, but has also represented Germany at youth level.

He has been in impressive form for Bayern this season, scoring 10 goals in 20 appearances.

Sane's call-up has been met with mixed reactions.

Some fans have welcomed the news, saying that he is a talented player who deserves a chance to represent his country.

Others have criticized the decision, saying that Sane should have been called up to the Germany squad instead.

Sane's call-up has implications for the national teams of Algeria, England, and Nigeria.

Algeria and Nigeria were both hoping to persuade Sane to play for them, but his decision to represent France means that they will now miss out.

England could still call up Sane, but it is unlikely that he would accept given that he has already played for Germany at youth level.

Sane's call-up is a reminder of the global nature of football.

Players are increasingly choosing to represent countries other than the ones they were born in, and this trend is likely to continue in the future.