Newcastle United’s new #10, Harvey Barnes is reported to be considering switching his international allegiances from England to Scotland.
Barnes has however previously turned down the approaches from Scotland but is now ready to play for Scotland. Barnes has frequently played for England at the junior level, it was his grandparents Scottish descent that allowed him to represent Scotland.
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Harvey Barnes made the move from Leicester City to Newcastle after the former side was relegated to the Championship, the second division in English top-flight football. He replaced the former #10 Allan Saint-Maximin who was well adored by the Geordies.
Now, according to The Times, he is really thinking about switching. After being snubbed yet again by England Football Association manager Gareth Southgate for the England squad, Barnes is looking for National opportunities.
The two nations will go head-to-head in a Hampden friendly on Tuesday, September 12 night to mark the 150th anniversary of the Scottish FA.
Barnes has made just one appearance for the England senior team and that came as a substitute in an October 2020 friendly against Wales.
But what makes Steve Clarke’s team appealing to Barnes is their recent climb to the top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group. If other Tuesday’s results go Scotland’s way, they might secure their spot in Germany without ever having to kick a ball.
Andy Robertson and company can nearly taste a second major final in three years after a 3-0 victory against Cyprus on Friday.
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