Ayden Heaven has Manchester United’s teenage defender Ayden Heaven has committed his international future to England, rejecting interest from Ghana despite being eligible to represent the Black Stars at the upcoming World Cup.
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven has decided to represent England at the senior level, ending speculation regarding a potential switch to Ghana.
The 19-year-old, born in London, was eligible for the Black Stars through a grandparent and had been closely monitored by the Ghana FA ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
The decision is particularly notable as both nations have been drawn into the same group for next summer’s tournament.
Despite suffering an ankle injury while playing for the England Under-20s in October, Heaven’s domestic form has skyrocketed under Ruben Amorim.
After joining United from Arsenal in February, he has become a fixture in the starting lineup.
Recent standout performances include a man-of-the-match display against Newcastle on Friday, where he helped secure only the club’s second clean sheet of the season, cementing his status as a top defensive prospect.
United manager Ruben Amorim has expressed immense confidence in the teenager’s rapid development and technical composure.
“I am really pleased with Ayden. You can feel that he is improving every game,” Amorim stated.
The coach highlighted Heaven’s ability to slow down his thinking under pressure, adding, “He trained really well and, if he continues to play like that, it is going to be really hard to take his place.”