Why Michael Olise chose to play for France over England

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 Michael Olise of France looks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
Michael Olise turned down the chance to play for England ahead of France (Getty)

Michael Olise has been one of the stars of the World Cup after choosing to play for France ahead of four other nations including England.

Olise was born in White City, London, to France to a Nigerian-British father and a French-Algerian mother.

The 24-year-old grew up in west London and spent time at Arsenal, Read Entire Article