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Posted: Tuesday November 13, 2012 6:38 AM

Zaha's allegiances split despite England call-up

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STOCKHOLM (AP) -Even though Wilfried Zaha could make his debut for England in a friendly against Sweden on Wednesday, the 20-year-old Crystal Palace winger isn't sure whether he'll continue on the national team.

Since the match is only a friendly, Zaha could still switch his allegiance to the Ivory Coast, where he was born.

"It's 50-50 at the moment,'' he says.

Zaha was called up by England coach Roy Hodgson after five players including Wayne Rooney withdrew from the squad. But he was also urged by Didier Drogba, the Ivory Coast striker, to consider playing for his homeland instead.

 
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