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13-Year-Old Celtic Sensation Makes England U15 Debut Seven Weeks After Scotland Debut

PJ Browne
By PJ Browne
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Karamoko Dembele hit the headlines in October when, at the age of just 13, he came off the bench to play a little less than ten minutes for the Celtic U20s in a win against Hearts.

For a player of such youth, Dembele looks remarkably comfortable on the ball, even when playing against much older opposition.

Subsequently, Dembele went on to make his debut for the Scotland U16s in a Victory Shield game against Wales last month. He would make his second appearance for the Scots days later in a 3-0 defeat to Ireland.

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Dembele's family live in Scotland, having moved there in the player's early childhood. However, he was born in London and so is also eligible to play for England.

At the weekend, he made his England U15 debut in a 5-2 win against Turkey at St. George's Park. According to the player himself on Instagram, he played well providing one assist in the win.

Dembele is also eligible to play for the Ivory Coast.

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Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan said last month that they were doing everything they could to ensure Dembele plays for Scotland.

We will try to do everything we can to bring him into the Scottish system.

If you have talented players who are eligible for other countries, they are always going to be attractive to other associations.

Ultimately, the choice will come down to the boy and his parents.

Ultimately, whatever country he plays for will not be decided until he makes his senior international debut. Given the clamour to win his allegiance so far, and his stellar rise, that day may not be much longer than three or four years away.

 

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