BOURNEMOUTH star Daniel Jebbison has switched his national allegiance away from England.
The 21-year-old striker has agreed to represent Canada, according to reports.
Jebbison was born in Oakville, Ontario, but is eligible to represent England and Jamaica through his parents.
He has been capped 13 times across three different age groups in England‘s youth set up.
The Prem star was part of the Three Lions side that won the 2022 Under-19 Euros, where he scored against Serbia in the group stage.
But he has swapped his allegiance as Canada Soccer has landed one of the most sought-after dual-nationals in the programme’shistory.
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Jebbison has started the process of his Fifa one-time change of association.
An official announcement from Canada Soccer is expected soon, reports The Athletic.
Should that be completed in time, he would likely attend his first Canada training camp in March as part of the Concacaf Nations League finals.
Canada will face Mexico in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to meet either the U.S. or Panama.
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Ex-Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has managed Canada since May 2024.
Marsch attended Bournemouth’s 1-0 loss to Wolves at the Vitality Stadium to see Jebbison come on in the 89th minute.
Marsch had several conversations with the striker and stressed the importance of Canada being one of three host nations for the 2026 World Cup.
Jebbison has been a regular substitute for Bournemouth in the second half of this season, since returning from a loan to Championship side Watford.
He has two goals in two FA Cup appearances this term and previously starred for Sheffield United in 2019.
Jebbison last played for England’s Under-20 side in May 2023 at the Fifa U-20 World Cup.
He was also partly convinced of how he could thrive with Canada thanks to a video Marsch and his staff created.
Canada turned to three top stars in Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and Alistair Johnston, to record video messages expressing their interest in having Jebbison join.
Marsch also put a personal touch in his recruitment plan by creating a one-off Canada-themed pair of Air Jordans to gift to Jebbison.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
