According to a report in British tabloid newspaper The Daily Mirror, Manchester United wonder-kid John Cofie has chosen to represent England at international level.

The 15-year-old had the opportunity to play for Germany, where he was born, or Ghana, through family connections, however, he eventually decided that the Three Lions are where his future lies.

The highly-rated striker was coveted by Liverpool and Chelsea before the Red Devils completed his signing from Burnley for an undisclosed fee in 2007.

Having been called up to the squad, Cofie could make his England Under-16 debut this week in a match against Germany.