Harry Kane has joked that he might have satisfied teammate Jamal Musiala to select England over Germany had he been at Bayern Munich earlier.
Regardless of being born in Stuttgart, Musiala was capped over 20 instances for England throughout varied youth ranges earlier in his profession in comparison with simply two appearances for the Germany U16s.
Nevertheless, the previous Chelsea and Southampton academy star determined to symbolize Germany at senior stage in 2021 and has picked up 27 caps since.
“I’ve a coronary heart for Germany and a coronary heart for England, each hearts will proceed to beat – I’ve thought quite a bit about this query,” Musiala advised German sports activities programme Sportschau on the time of his determination.
“In the long run, I listened to my emotions saying it’s the proper determination to play for Germany. However it wasn’t a straightforward determination for me.
“I had an excellent and trustworthy dialogue with [former Germany head coach] Joachim Low. He confirmed me a transparent route into the nationwide staff. Mr Low had clearly labored out and analysed my strengths and weaknesses. He additionally sees my future in my strongest place of attacking midfield and appreciates my qualities there.”
Might Musiala have performed for England?
Now 21, Musiala has scored 28 objectives in 85 appearances for Bayern throughout all competitions over the past two seasons and can be one among Germany’s best hopes after they host the European Championships this summer time.
However it might have been very totally different Musiala, who would undoubtedly be an thrilling prospect to line up alongside the likes of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Kane for the Three Lions.
Chatting with ITV, the latter has joked that had he joined Bayern Munich earlier, he might have persuaded Musiala to make a distinct determination.
“I joke a bit with Jamal Musiala about him selecting Germany over England. Clearly, he might have performed for England,” Kane advised ITV (as quoted by talkSPORT).
“However possibly if I have been right here just a few years in the past, I might’ve put my arm round his shoulder and obtained him for us. However Jamal is a superb participant.”
