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Tariq Lamptey’s decision to shift his international loyalties to Ghana is not because he is giving up his chances with England, Brighton boss Graham Potter insists.
The Londoner, born to Ghanaian parents, is poised for a tough decision with the Black Stars governing body in talks with the player.
Lamptey currently represents England at the U-20 level, but is still eligible to play for Ghana as he has not made a senior competitive appearance for The Three Lions.
And while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Kyle Walker and Reece James are vying for England’s right-back spot, Potter doesn’t think Lamptey is fazed by the competition.
“He is certainly not a person who would give up anything,” he explained.
“So it’s about him and his family and what is the right decision for him. Whatever decision he makes, I would fully support him and try to help him achieve his goals. But as a person, as a character, he is a great guy. one who will surrender, that’s for sure. “
Potter agrees that the appeal of playing as a winger has improved significantly in recent years, and the number of options available to Southgate is not much of a surprise.
“It’s a bit of how the game has evolved. Sometimes the width often comes from the wings rather than the ends,” he added.
“Right now there is a glut of quality full-backs. Gareth has a lot of options there.
“We are happy with Tariq, we are happy with the other options we have and we want to try to improve.”
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