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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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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.

Banks choosing Germany hurts - but is it a USMNT failure?

The USMNT could use Noahkai Banks. Germany offer no easy route to the top. But the defender's decision deserves more than a search for someone to blame.

Bayern & Bavaria: Oktoberfest is at the heart of deep connection

The Bundesliga rekordmeister are celebrating their Bavarian identity as the club throws itself into the traditional festivities once again

El-Faouzi snubs Klopp and Germany for Morocco

Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has ended speculation regarding his international allegiance after being selected in Morocco's latest competitive squad. The 24-year-old was strongly tipped for a surprise call-up to Jurgen Klopp's new-look Germany setup, but has opted to pledge his long-term future to the Atlas Lions ahead of upcoming qualifiers.

Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiel earn debut Netherlands call-ups

New Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. The selection features debut call-ups for PSV winger Ruben van Bommel and Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel as Oranje prepare to report to Zeist on Monday.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
14	Shams Azar Qazvin	7	1	3	3	7	9	-2	6	L L D W D
15	Zob Ahan	6	1	3	2	3	5	-2	6	L W D D L
16	Esteghlal Khuzestan	7	1	3	3	4	9	-5	6	W L D D D
17	Mes Shahr Babak	7	0	5	2	5	10	-5	5	D L D D D
18	Sanat Naft Abadan	7	0	4	3	2	8	-6	4	L L D D L

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

Pochettino dealt major blow as Bundesliga starlet rejects USMNT for Germany

Banks choosing Germany hurts - but is it a USMNT failure?

Bayern & Bavaria: Oktoberfest is at the heart of deep connection

El-Faouzi snubs Klopp and Germany for Morocco

Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiel earn debut Netherlands call-ups

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