English Premier League pair in talks to switch allegiance as manager speaks out

England could lose two top talents playing in the Premier League in a revenge ploy from Scotland, with talks ongoing. There have been new faces in the most recent Three Lions camp after Jobe Bellingham and Josh King were both called up.

But two English players not in Thomas Tuchel's current crop are subject to strong interest from Scotland, with manager Sebastien Pocognoli revealing that is accelerating plans to have both Archie Gray and Hayden Hackney in his group. Scotland manager confirms interest in England pair The pair were both born in England yet qualify for Scotland through their family roots.

Journalist Barry Anderson reported that talks have taken place. And though no decision is final, Pocognoli, Scotland's second ever foreign manager, has already spoken about intentions of making moves to bring in both Gray and Hackney.

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It won't come from me, it has to come from them to show that one day they maybe represent the country. We will see in the future.

I'm not busy with this right now because there are too many other things to consider to make the team perform well. But I try to anticipate everything.

I try to control all of the football aspects I can control before the big games. The best way is to be proactive and creative in certain situations.

The depth of the squad is already so big without these other names. I am very happy with the squad because we have a good double-up and triple-up in each position.

We also have a lot of good players in the Under-21s and that's the first step for me, for the future. But that's part of my role, for sure."