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The World Cup stars who could have played for England

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The World Cup stars who could have played for England

Ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, BBC Sport highlights several stars at the tournament who were eligible to play for England but chose other nations. The most prominent is Norway's Erling Haaland, who was born in Leeds. The article notes that 20 of the 26 players in England's squad were themselves eligible for other countries, but committed to the Three Lions. A team of players who slipped through England's net is presented, including Switzerland goalkeeper Marvin Keller, born in London, and USA defender Antonee Robinson, born in Milton Keynes. Other players featured include DR Congo's Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who switched from England youth teams, and Scotland's Scott McTominay, born in Lancashire. Germany's Felix Nmecha, who moved to England at age seven, and Ghana's Antoine Semenyo, born in London to Ghanaian parents, are also named. The list also includes Jamal Musiala, who was born in Stuttgart but spent much of his childhood in the UK. The article invites readers to suggest any other players who might have been missed.

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