Antoine Semenyo's dad celebrated as Man City star snubbed England for another country

Antoine Semenyo is eagerly anticipating locking horns with England at World Cup 2026. That's despite the fact he could have been lining up for the Three Lions in the United States this summer had circumstances played out differently.Manchester City star Semenyo, 26, will head to the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet as one of Ghana's prized assets. It's been nearly four years since the winger made his senior bow for the Black Stars, and he's since grown into one of the side's most valuable players.This summer will see Semenyo go head-to-head with his country of birth, alongside Croatia and Panama in Group L. Looking back, the Football Association may well rue not being more thorough in their pursuit of the £64million man.You can listen to brand new episodes of In The Mixer on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!‌"I was never in the England rankings like that anyway," he told In The Mixer, brought to you by Sky Bet. "Ghana came [when I was] 20, 21? And I can't turn down playing first team for Ghana, so it was such an easy decision."READ MORE: Antoine Semenyo lifts lid on Pep Guardiola's office secrets and behaviour in team meetingsREAD MORE: Antoine Semenyo gives honest view on Man City vs Arsenal ahead of big title battleFOLLOW OUR MAN CITY FB PAGE! Follow our Manchester City Mirror Football Facebook pageBorn in London to Ghanaian parents, there was every chance Semenyo's allegiances could have been swayed had England come knocking. However, one member of his family was more relieved than anyone the call never came.Reflecting on his first Ghana cap in May 2022, Semenyo said: "My dad was so happy, celebrating. He was like, 'Yeah, you don't play for England!'‌"Everyone in my family was so happy. They support Ghana...I couldn't even tell you. They watch games and it's crazy. Shouting, kicking stuff in the house. It's serious."View 2 ImagesSemenyo is looking forward to...