Rangers starlet set for England call-up as Three Lions look to steal a march on Scotland in race to land defender

Teen sensation Odunkan joined Gers youth set-up from Motherwell earlier this year

By Scott Burns · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:53 PM

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Rangers defender Odunukan is set to receive his first England under-16 call-up.
England will face France, Italy, and Japan at the Tournoi International de Val-de-Marne tournament.
The Scottish FA is also aiming to cap the 15-year-old, who previously trained with Scotland youth squads.

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Rangers teenage defender Odunukan is set to earn his first England call-up for the upcoming under-16 Tournoi International de Val-de-Marne tournament in France. The Football Association has already contacted Rangers academy chief Brian Gilmour regarding their intentions to select the 15-year-old center back for matches against France, Italy, and Japan.

Born in London, Odunukan moved to Scotland as an infant and recently trained with the Scotland under-16 squad. The Scottish FA remains keen to secure his international future for youth competitions, while the defender will become eligible to sign his first professional Rangers contract at the start of next year.

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