Leicester City have a number of stars already representing their countries at international level.
To the delight of many, there is now no international break until March 2025.
We have already seen three this season, however, with several Leicester City players jetting off around the world to take part.
Danny Ward was slammed by Welsh media outlets following a disappointing showing for Wales versus Iceland in October.
With Mads Hermansen picking up an injury last weekend, Ward could start for Leicester against Wolves on Sunday, though fans are likely hoping that does not happen.
Hermansen was praised along with fellow Foxes star Jannik Vestergaard when the duo helped Denmark beat Switzerland in September.
Now, on December 19th, Hamza Choudhury has made a big call on his international future.
Hamza Choudhury of Leicester City looks on as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Leicester City FC at Gtech Com...
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Hamza Choudhury to represent Bangladesh at international level
Born in Loughborough, England, Choudhury began his international career with the Three Lions.
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The Leicester midfielder was handed his England U21 debut on May 26th, 2018, making a total of seven appearances for the Young Lions.
However, as confirmed on Thursday, the 27-year-old, who became the first player of Bangladeshi heritage to play in the Premier League in 2017, will now represent Bangladesh at international level.
A statement from his versus read: “Hamza Choudhury has officially made the decision to represent Bangladesh at international level. The Leicester City player has been flying the flag for Bangladeshi footballers everywhere since making his Premier League debut in 2017. Back then, Choudhury became the first player of Bangladeshi heritage to play in the top flight of English football.
“But today’s news marks the first time in history a Premier League footballer will play for the Bengal Tigers.
“Every step Choudhury has taken in his career has led him to this milestone moment. From annual visits to his local village back home in Bangladesh as a kid, to captaining and winning the FA Cup with his boyhood club, Leicester City.
“In an exclusive interview with VERSUS, the 27-year-old discusses his decision to represent Bangladesh, what can be done to make football more accessible for South Asian footballers and the responsibility that comes with being the first Bangladeshi to play in the Premier League.”
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Choudhury joined Leicester at youth level and has made 129 appearances for their senior side.
The midfielder has seen very little game time this season, however, playing just 14 minutes under ex-boss Steve Cooper.
But injuries and suspensions then saw Ruud van Nistelrooy hand Choudhury a rare start in the Foxes’ last outing.
But Choudhury may have played his last game for Leicester after really struggling in the 4-0 defeat to Newcastle United.
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