Harvey Barnes has opened up about the possibility of switching his international allegiance from England to Scotland, revealing that talks have taken place. The 26-year-old, who recently made a comeback from a serious knee injury with Newcastle, has only earned one cap for England and is considering a move to Scotland if he doesn’t get more chances with The Three Lions.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke was reportedly interested in calling up Barnes for the Euros earlier this summer, as he qualifies for Scotland through his grandparents. With Gareth Southgate stepping down as England manager and FIFA’s eligibility rules allowing a three-year gap between international appearances, Barnes could potentially make the switch to play for Scotland.
In an interview with The Athletic, Barnes mentioned that discussions about playing for Scotland have been had, but he hasn’t put too much thought into it yet. His main focus is on getting back to form with Newcastle before considering his international future. When asked about the possibility of being known as ‘Harvey McBarnes’, he admitted it’s not something he has thought about and is focused on getting back into the picture with England first.
