Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven has dismissed any suggestion of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana as he looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 19-year-old, who is eligible to represent Ghana through a grandparent, has been on the radar of the Ghana Football Association as part of its drive to recruit diaspora talent.
However, BBC Sport sources indicate that Heaven is fully committed to England and has no intention of changing nationality.
Ghana face a demanding World Cup campaign after being drawn in a tough group alongside England, Croatia and Panama at the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
London-born Heaven joined Manchester United from Arsenal in February and has since made seven appearances for the club this season. He has featured for England across several youth levels and was most recently part of the England U-20 setup.
An ankle injury sustained against Switzerland in October forced him to miss England’s November clash with Japan.
Nonetheless, Heaven’s rapid rise at Old Trafford highlights why England remains his focus as he continues to establish himself at the highest level of the game.
