England international Trio have officially announced this morning that the have changed Thier nationality and will play for this Country
Three England players were’scouted’ to change their national team after Southgate rejected them. With less than six months until Euro 2024, England manager Gareth Southgate already knows the majority of his team, which has many Premier League players considering their futures on the international pitch.
Gareth Southgate is unlikely to call up the talented combination of Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, and Tino Livramento from Newcastle for Euro 2024, therefore it looks likely that England will lose them to Scotland.
Before announcing his final 23-man selection for the tournament in Germany—where England has been drawn into Group C and will play Serbia, Denmark, and Slovenia—Southgate will name just one more squad. March will include friendlies against Belgium and Brazil.
However, since all three players are qualified to represent Scotland under Steve Clarke, Gordon, Barnes, and Livramento might be present at the competition. In addition to those three possible Scotland internationals, Elliott Anderson, a teammate from Newcastle, is also one.
The Tartan and Toon armies have a well-established connection thanks to John Carver, an assistant to Clarke and a former interim manager for Newcastle. “There are actually four at Newcastle,” Carver clarified in a Chronicle Live interview.
Harvey Barnes, Tino Livramento, Anthony Gordon, and Elliot Anderson. We’re constantly trying to improve the group. Players who choose to participate in the trip are what we desire, nevertheless.
“A few of the young men from Newcastle remarked that they were just beginning their careers at St. James’ Park and that they should really focus on it before talking about which country they want to play for. That’s the crucial component. I am aware of how long I have been at Newcastle.”
“The two youngsters, Elliot and Anthony, are different from somebody like say Harvey Barnes,” the former Magpies coach continued. Harvey has not got opportunities despite being called up by England. Observe what transpires once Harvey returns to fitness.
“When the time comes, Anthony will decide. England will push the matter because it would be insane to do otherwise. There are only four at Newcastle. We constantly strive to enhance and make things better because there are a lot of other people out there.”
Gordon, who famously won the July under-21 European Championships with England, is the most probable of the four to get a last-minute call-up from Southgate given his current form. Though the Three Lions have a solid team, it would come as a bit of a shock if Southgate named a rookie in his March call-ups, let alone for June’s Euro 2024.
While Barnes, a former Leicester winger, has already received one cap for England—he played in a friendly match against Wales three years ago—he has been sidelined by injury for the bulk of the current campaign. Although England has an abundance of skilled full-backs, former Chelsea and Southampton prospect Livramento has experienced a significant amount of playing time recently.
Regarding Anderson, the 21-year-old midfielder, he was a young player for Scotland. However, he did not feel prepared to commit his career to Clarke’s winning team, therefore in September he left the senior group after just one training session. The door is still open, though, according to Carver, who continues, “He needs his freedom and people should stop speculating about what country he can play for.
He must focus on representing Newcastle United on the pitch. Since I am on the same team, I have a stake in the outcome. His injury must heal so that he may resume playing frequently in a black and white shirt. Any player at any level is welcome, including those who have played previously.
“Steve Clarke has a really open mind, and he keeps the door open to everyone who might help us get better. Since Elliott is still a young man, he needs time to grow. He’ll come to his own conclusions. Regardless of his choice, he will be fortunate and have excellent fortune.”