Lookman represented England at youth levels but recently switched allegiance to Nigeria and will likely be called up for the World Cup qualifier against Ghana
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former England and United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has praised Ademola Lookman for his performance during Leicesters’ 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Sunday.
The Nigerian striker put up a spectacular performance for the Foxes, but could not prevent them from losing to Wolves, although they were the better side in the encounter.
Ademola Lookman finished off a cross from Marc Albrighton after Youri Tielemans released a sleek pass to level the score for Leicester City in the 41st minute.
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Brendan Rodgers’ side dominated ball possession and goalmouth action, and the Nigeria international, who is on loan from RB Leipzig striker was Wolves’ tormentor in chief during the clash.
Reacting after the game, Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes praised the former England youth team player, Lookman, and his Belgian counterpart Youri Tielemans.
He said, “Really good play from Tielemans, we know the quality he has and he showed it with the weighted pass.
“Lookman coming in from the other side, Albrighton squares it. Lookman has been a real threat, he’s been Leicester’s most dangerous player and he’s alert, he comes inside and he gets his goal.”
Ademola Lookman played for the England youth teams but recently switched allegiance to Nigeria and will likely be called up for the World Cup playoff against Ghana in March.