The former Arsenal striker Collum has decided to ditch the England jersey for the US national team and has already won a double. England, on the other hand, have had few moments of triumph since 1965. As hosts of this year's America's Cup, Balogun is confident that, thanks to geography, winning the tournament is no longer a distant dream.
Collum, the New York-born Balroggan, moved to England with his family at the age of two and joined the Arsenal youth academy, representing England U21 and other national teams at all levels. But when he was promoted to Arsenal's first-team squad, he didn't get enough attention.The 23-year-old shot-stopper went on loan to Ligue 1's Reims in the 2022/23 season, where he scored 21 goals in 37 games, but never found favor with manager Adidas. He was transferred to Monaco last summer.
2023 is a crucial year for Balogun. Not only did he officially say goodbye to Arsenal, but he also made the decision to represent the United States rather than wait for a call-up from England. He made 13 appearances for the US, scoring four goals and helping the team win their second consecutive North and Central American Nations League title.
Balogun scored a goal in the CONCACAF match to help the U.S. earn a 2-0 victory over Bolivia. Despite the strong teams in the Americas, including Brazil and Argentina, the U.S. has a strong squad with many good players and competitiveness, aided by teammates such as Kristian Plessy and Gamo Favia, and the support of the home fans is even more powerful: our goal is to win the championship. Let's wait and see if Balogun's prophecy will come true.
