Former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has closed the door on a return to the England national team and has switched his international allegiance to Jamaica.
Greenwood made the decision after the FA made it clear he wouldn’t be considered for selection again, ending his hopes of adding to his one cap which he earned back in 2020.
The Three Lions’ stance emerged after Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United – his employers at the time – when he was charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behaviour three years ago.
Greenwood denied the charges, which were subsequently dropped, but it still led to his eventual departure from United – with the striker joining Marseille in a permanent move last summer.
The forward was highly-rated as he rose through the ranks at Old Trafford and he has attempted to salvage his career – first on loan in Spain with Getafe and now in France.
However, his impressive performance for club will not earn him a return to the English national team. Reports claimed picking Greenwood again was a risk due to the negative publicity it would generate.
Greenwood has now turned to Jamaica and completed the necessary paperwork so that he can be picked by former United assistant manager Steve McClaren, who is now in charge. He qualifies for the Caribbean nation through his father, who was born in Jamaica.
The former United star won his one England cap before his 21st birthday, that coming against Iceland in September 2020, and means he’s able to swap countries.
