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Wales Open Talks to Recruit Spurs Teen Mikey Moore From England

Eligibility rules keep the 18-year-old available to switch as long as he avoids being cap-tied.

Overview

  • Sources say the Football Association of Wales has contacted Mikey Moore, with head coach Craig Bellamy speaking to him directly.
  • Moore qualifies for Wales through a grandparent and has represented England up to under-19 level, and he has not announced any decision.
  • The 2020 update to FIFA eligibility rules permits a one-time switch if a player has played no more than three competitive senior matches before turning 21 and has not appeared in major finals.
  • The Tottenham winger, currently on loan at Rangers, joined the Scottish club in August and has made six appearances this season.
  • He became Tottenham’s youngest Premier League player in May 2024 and the youngest English scorer in a major European competition during SpursEuropa League campaign last season.