Steve Clarke reveals that Harvey Barnes would rather take his chances on making England's squad than going to World Cup with Scotland
Steve Clarke has been dealt a major blow ahead of the World Cup after Harvey Barnes turned down the chance to represent Scotland. After Scotland qualified for the World Cup, the Burnley-born player spoke openly about the possibility of switching allegiance. ‘It’s the perennial question, everybody keeps asking me about it,’ said Clarke at the Nations League draw in Brussels. We move on.’In preparation for their first World Cup since 1998, Scotland will face Japan at Hampden, then the Ivory Coast at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium next month. Meanwhile, Scotland have been drawn against Switzerland, Slovenia and North Macedonia in Group B1 of the Nations League.
Source: Daily Mail February 12, 2026 20:24 UTC
