Elliot Anderson has already switched allegiance to Scotland from England once. Now the Three Lions want him back.
The Newcastle starlet was born in Whitley Bay and represented England at various youth levels. However, he made the switch to dark blue - eligible through his grandmother - and has one Under 21 cap for Scot Gemmill’s side. He’s on the fringes of Eddie Howe’s first team at St James’ Park and highly rated by the Toon, who knocked back bids for Anderson during the January transfer window.
But now England are attempting to convince him to rejoin their ranks for the 2025 Euro Under 21 qualifying campaign, according to the Sun. Having already played for Scotland in the qualifying rounds of this summer’s final, Anderson won't be eligible for England and must wait until the next campaign kicks off in September. His chances of first team football are likely greater with Scotland if he continues with the 21s and gets more exposure under Howe.
He’s made 16 appearances for his boyhood club so far, mainly as a sub. He didn’t get off the bench in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad.
Howe said of Anderson last month: "The strength he has within him, we really believe in him.
"He's got very good attributes and like all players, I think he would need a run in the team to really show his qualities but he can certainly play."
Other clubs were keen to take Anderson on loan last summer. Those included Hearts, who were interested in bringing him to Tynecastle, but a move never materialised. The Jambos did get now-Newcastle teammate Garang Kuol in January, with the Australian teenager joining on loan until the end of the season.
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