England boss Gareth Southgate may lose a trio of future Three Lions stars to Scotland.
Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento from Newcastle United may change their nationwide loyalties. Despite lacking out on probabilities with England, they may play at Euro 2024 for the Scottish facet.
It comes as Southgate prepares for his ultimate choice earlier than revealing his full squad for Germany’s summer time match the place England will compete in opposition to Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C. These three gamers should see motion on the match underneath Steve Clarke’s Scottish workforce. Even their fellow team-mate Elliot Anderson is eligible for Scotland.
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John Carver, former interim supervisor at Newcastle and now assistant to Clarke, revealed this risk. He informed Chronicle Live (by way of the Mirror): “At Newcastle, there are four actually,” including: “Elliot Anderson, Tino Livramento, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes. We are always looking to add quality to the group. But we want players that want to be part of the journey.”
“Some of the lads at Newcastle mentioned are just starting their careers at St James’ Park and really need to concentrate on that first before they talk about which country they want to play for. That’s the important part. I know I have been at Newcastle for a long time.”
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The former Magpies coach continued: “The two youngsters such as Elliot and Anthony are different to somebody like say Harvey Barnes. Harvey has been called up by England and not had opportunities. Let’s see what happens when Harvey is fit again.”
“Anthony will make his decision when he needs to. England will force the issue because they would be mad not to. The four at Newcastle are just a handful. There are many others out there and we are always looking to improve and make things better.”
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Gordon, who received the under-21 European Championships with England in July, is on prime kind and would possibly get a name from Southgate. But the Three Lions have already got a robust workforce, so it could be a shock if Southgate picked a brand new participant for his March squad and even for Euro 2024.
Barnes, who has already performed for England in a pleasant in opposition to Wales three years in the past, has spent most of this season injured. On the opposite hand, Livramento, a former Chelsea and Southampton prospect, has had loads of sport time lately, regardless of England’s wealth of proficient full-backs.
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Anderson, a 21-year-old midfielder, beforehand performed for Scotland at youth stage however withdrew from their senior squad in September. He did not really feel able to commit his future to Clarke’s workforce. However, Carver insists that Anderson nonetheless has an opportunity, saying: “He needs his freedom and needs people to stop talking what country he can play for.”
“He needs to concentrate on playing for Newcastle United. I have a vested interest because it is my team as well. He has to get over his injury and play regularly in a black and white shirt. The door is open for any player at any stage, even those who have played in the past.”
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“Steve Clarke is very open-minded and if he sees somebody who will help us improve the door remains open. Elliot is a young lad and needs the chance to develop. He will make his own mind up. Whatever decision he makes he will be blessed and it will be good luck.”
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