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'We want players with no doubt' - Pochettino responds as Banks snubs USMNT to represent Germany

Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a strong message regarding player commitment after teenage defender Noahkai Banks opted to represent Germany over the United States. The USMNT boss praised the 19-year-old's honesty but insisted he only wants players desperate to wear the badge.

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After the Morocco blow: Klopp threatened with losing another talent

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Are the DFB losing the next top talent?

In recent years, the DFB have let quite a few highly talented players slip through their fingers. Luca Vozar of FC Schalke 04 could be the next.

USA v Belgium: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Pochettino dealt major blow as Bundesliga starlet rejects USMNT for Germany

Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men's national team have suffered a major blow after highly-rated defender Noahkai Banks committed his international future to Germany. The 19-year-old Augsburg centre-back, who previously represented the USMNT at youth level, will now file a one-time switch with FIFA to represent his mother's homeland.