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Southgate warns Nigeria: England not giving up on Everton striker Lookman

England coach Gareth Southgate says they're not giving up on keeping Everton striker Ademola Lookman.

The Nigerian FA are confident they can tempt the Everton winger, even though he is a regular for the Three Lions' Under-21 side.

But Southgate said: “I know every country is quite aggressive in their recruiting and I know they have always had an interest in him, but he is playing and has been in our squads, the 20s, 21s.

“So in terms of encouragement through game time, we are doing as much as we possibly can."

London-born Lookman is eligible to play for the African country through his parents.

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