Overview
- After Newcastle's 2-1 win over Manchester City, Barnes told Sky Sports a Scotland change "isn't on my mind" and emphasized his focus on club form.
- The 27-year-old laughed and pretended to have headset issues when asked about Scotland as presenters joked about a 'Harvey McBarnes' moniker.
- He is eligible for Scotland through his grandparents, with his lone England appearance coming in a 2020 friendly against Wales.
- Barnes scored both goals at St James' Park, a result that Goal reports moved Newcastle four points clear of the relegation zone.
- He has previously said there have been no real talks or progression on a switch, with Scotland already qualified for 2026 and set to learn their group on December 5.