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The Guardian - UK
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Musiala taking inspiration from England’s youth teams for Germany

Jamal Musiala playing for Germany against Hungary
Jamal Musiala wanted to play for England when he was younger despite ultimately opting for Germany. Photograph: Michael Sohn/AP

Jamal Musiala has said that the motto of “play with freedom” he learned when representing England’s youth teams remains his inspiration before Germany’s World Cup campaign.

The Stuttgart-born 19-year-old moved aged seven to London. He went to school there and played for England’s youth teams before deciding to represent Germany at senior level. The Bayern Munich midfielder is conscious of how vital his formative years were.

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