Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup

Austria face defending champions Argentina, Algeria and Jordan in the group stages of this summer's World Cup, having qualified for the finals for the first time since 1998. Former Chelsea and Aston Villa midfielder Chukwuemeka was born in Austria but moved to England as a boy and played for the Three Lions throughout the junior divisions without gaining a senior cap. The 22-year-old's status was updated by FIFA late on Monday and could feature for Austria as early as the upcoming March friendlies against Ghana and South Korea.