Musiala

Gareth Southgate admits it's a shame that England were unable to convince Jamal Musiala to reject Germany's approach to play for their national side.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Bayern Munich](https://metro.co.uk/tag/bayern-munich-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P8_LNK1) with eight players from the German national squad, they had the opportunity to influence him. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) campaign later this year. [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1)’s academy, was one of Germany’s top performers at Wembley on Monday night as he won the penalty against Harry Maguire in the 3-3 draw with England.

Speaking with reporters after last night's wild 3-3 draw with the German national team, England gaffer Gareth Southgate took time to comment on his ...

"He trained at Bayern Munich with players from the German national team," Southgate continued, "And they had a chance to influence him. The teenager lived in England for nine years between the ages of 7 and 16. "He's an exceptional player," Southgate conceded, "He played with us along with Jude [Bellingham] for the U16s. [how unlikely his switch of allegiance over Germany seemed at one time.](https://bulinews.com/news/6327/)The topic happens to be one that German journalists are always eager to ask the youngster about. After a certain point, little could be done to keep Musiala representing the Isle's main kingdom. In the wake of the loss of Robert Lewandowski, it's no small matter that the teenage talent lead's German football's most expensive team with four league tallies.

Bayern Munich board member Uli Hoeness and former German international Lothar Matthaeus convinced that Hansi Flick's team can't do without the 19-year-old ...

There seems more to come for the genius as many expect the 2022 World Cup to open doors into a new dimension. Flick’s lineup against England might stand for a turning point in the German team. For a reason, the struggling 2014 world champions’ hopes seem pinned on the England-bred youngster, who made his decision to play in the German shirt after games in the Three Lions youth teams.

B0erlin (Germany), Sep 27 (IANS) Two months ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the number of admirers seems to inevitably grow when it comes to ...

There seems more to come for the genius as many expect the 2022 World Cup to open doors into a new dimension. "It can be the suitable stage for him turning into one of football's superstars," former German international Stefan Effenberg said. According to Hoeness, Musiala has made a significant step at Wembley as he "managed to survive enormous pressure" triggered in advance of the duel. Online portal TransferMarkt rated him as the most valuable German player in domestic league worth 80 million euros in their latest ranking. "He has shown he is an outstanding talent," Flick said, adding that "He is helping us upfront and when it comes to his defensive performance." Flick's lineup against England might stand for a turning point in the German team. "He is opening spaces for us against solid lines," Flick said. Flick praised Musiala's contribution as he increased the team's speed and turned into an inspiring source being involved in all three German goals. "He is a must for the starting eleven when performing in that way," the 70-year-old Hoeness said after Germany's 3-3 draw against England in the Nations League delivered additional compelling arguments. For a reason, the struggling 2014 world champions' hopes seem pinned on the England-bred youngster, who made his decision to play in the German shirt after games in the Three Lions youth teams. In Bundesliga, the youngster turned into Bayern's best scorer providing four goals in six games. The former Southampton and Chelsea talent turned into Germany's driving force on the Wembley pitch, leaving the crowd behind in astonishment.

Of course, Musiala was an impact player for Germany in the squad's 3-3 draw with England in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. The 19-year-old played a role in ...

You know how much we liked him, you know how hard we tried to keep him,” Southgate told Bild (as captured by We had him play with Jude (Bellingham) in our U-16s. The 19-year-old played a role in Germany’s first two goals and also probably helped direct a little more ire at