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Harvey Barnes Plays Down Scotland Switch After Two-Goal Display for Newcastle

The Newcastle winger remains eligible to represent Scotland because his only England cap was a friendly.

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.