England vs Portugal: The Fight for Wolves Teenager Mateus Mane is On
England or Portugal? Wolves' 18-year-old sensation has to make one of the biggest calls of his career — before the World Cup.
At just 18, Mateus Mane is already at the center of an international tug of war — with a World Cup spot up for grabs.
Wolves forward Mateus Mane is being courted by both England and Portugal ahead of this summer's World Cup. The 18-year-old has turned heads this season, becoming Wolves' youngest ever Premier League goalscorer despite his side fighting relegation at the bottom of the table.
According to the BBC, Portugal manager Roberto Martínez is keen to convince him to commit to the Seleção before the tournament. England, meanwhile, are equally eager to secure his future.
With half of the Premier League's top clubs also reportedly monitoring him for a summer transfer, Mane faces some very big decisions in the coming months — and the one about his international future may be the biggest of all.
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