Wilfried Zaha: 'It is 50-50 between England, Ivory Coast'

Zaha unsure about international future

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has said that he is not sure whether to represent England or the Ivory Coast at international level.

The 20-year-old has been called up to the Three Lions squad for their game against Sweden in Stockholm on Wednesday, but since it is a friendly he can choose to play for his country of birth, the Ivory Coast, later in the future.

"It's 50-50 because I was born in Ivory Coast but all I know is England," he told The Guardian. "When the time comes, I'll make a choice.

"For now, I just want to reach the top. I'm not saying I want to leave Palace but the Premier League's where I want to get to eventually."

Palace are currently at the top of the Championship table with 33 points from 16 matches.

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