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Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey has decided play international football for Ghana after representing England at youth level.
The London-born right-back featured from U18 to U21 level in the past for the Three Lions but has now switched his allegiance to the Black Stars - who he qualifies to play for through his parents.
Lamptey - who has been linked with the likes of Tottenham and Arsenal in recent months - has just enjoyed a solid season with the Seagulls after they secured a top half Premier League finish, and his presence will be key for the team ahead of the World Cup in Qatar next year.
Brighton star Tariq Lamptey has changed his international allegiance from England to Ghana
His decision will give him a chance of competing at the 2022 World Cup with the Black Stars
Along with Lamptey, Ghana have also lured Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu an Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams.
A statement from Ghana FA president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku said: 'Tariq Lamptey, Inaki Williams, Mohammed Salisu, Stephan Ambrosius, Patrick Pfeffer and Ransford Yeboah [are] available for national selection.
'We have always maintained that we will not limit ourselves to only a small group of players but would scout top talents across the globe who are ready to sacrifice for the nation and take us to the