Former Aston Villa and Chelsea prospect Chukwuemeka was born in Vienna but represented England from Under-17 to Under-20 level having grown up in Northampton.
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FIFA have cleared the midfielder to now play for Austria, which will compete in thius summer's World Cup.
Austria have been drawn in Group J alongside Jordan, Algeria and reigning champions Argentina this summer.
Ralf Rangnick's team are in friendly action this month against Ghana and South Korea.