West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has officially accepted his first senior call-up to represent DR Congo, marking a new chapter in his international career after years of being overlooked by England.
The 27-year-old previously featured for both nations at youth level, though he made more appearances for England. His performances, especially after a £50 million move to Manchester United in 2019, earned him praise as one of the Premier League’s top defensive full-backs.
Despite consistent calls for his inclusion, England manager Gareth Southgate had a wealth of right-back options, including Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier, and Reece James. 
In 2020, Southgate acknowledged Wan-Bissaka’s defensive prowess but cited team balance as the reason others were preferred.
