Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun sends subtle USMNT plea after Gareth Southgate decision

Arsenal news: Folarin Balogun has been strongly tipped to choose the USMNT as his international alliance after his impressive performances for Stade de Reims

Folarin Balogun has not not held back in his reaction from being left out in England's squad despite his sizzling form in Ligue 1.

The Arsenal striker has been a regular throughout the nation's youth ranks having scored six goals in 11 caps for the under-21s. Talk of a call-up from Gareth Southgate has been rather quiet this season, despite the 21-year-olds astonishing goalscoring record in France.

Balogun has scored 17 goals in 28 appearances this season for Stade de Reims - only Kylian Mbappe and Jonathan David have scored more in Ligue 1.

His displays for Will Still's side have provided food for thought for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal ahead of his return to north London at the end of the season. The Gunners currently have Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah as options in attack but it's expected Balogun will demand first-team football after proving his worth in Europe.