Folarin Balogun's switch to the United States on Tuesday prompted a lot of hand-wringing given the in-form Arsenal striker, who has scored 19 Ligue 1 goals on loan at French side Reims and seven in 13 for England's Under 21 side, is at the start of a burgeoning career.
As such, it was perhaps a shock for many to see a highly talented 21-year-old who came up through the Three Lions set-up and has represented age-grade sides for years opt to reject Gareth Southgate's side and instead switch to the US team.
Despite England's strength - they lie fifth in the FIFA world rankings - there are plenty of valid reasons players change their international allegiance, be it which country they feel they most belong to, or the prospect of more chances with another nation.