World Cup stars who were eligible for England but represent other nations

Erling Haaland, born in Leeds, would be eligible to line up for England, while Michael Olise and several other World Cup stars are representing other countries. The piece lists a range of players – from Marvin Keller (Switzerland) to Aaron Wan‑Bissaka (DR Congo) – who were born or raised in England but opted for different national sides.

Twenty of the 26 players in Thomas Tuchel's England squad were eligible for other nations, including Antonee Robinson (USA), Axel Tuanzebe (DR Congo), and Scott McTominay (Scotland). The article invites readers to suggest additional names that may have been missed.

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