Brighton & Hove Albion manager, Graham Potter says he is ready to support Tariq Lamptey in his decision to play for Ghana.
The 19 year old despite playing for the U-18 and U-21 England national teams is being talked to play for the Black Stars of Ghana.
Tariq made the headlines following his superb output against Chelsea at the AMEX Stadium in their Premier League opening match.
However, Tariq must battle with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Kyle Walker and Reece James for the same position in the English senior national team.
But Potter is confident it won’t be made because he doesn’t have the desire to fight off the strong competition to claim England’s right-back spot.
“He’s certainly not a person who would give up on anything,” the Brighton boss said.
“Whatever decision he makes I would fully support and try to help him achieve his goals.
"But as a person, as a character, he’s a top guy. He’s not one that will give up, that’s for sure.”
Tariq joined Brighton from Chelsea in January.
CK Akonnor is determined to improve the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.