Steve Clarke has made clear he has no interest in pursuing Elliot Anderson and Harvey Barnes as the Newcastle pair deliberate whether or not to commit their international futures to Scotland or England.
Anderson appeared in a Scotland squad for the first time before last week’s meeting with Cyprus but returned to his club after two days of training. It now appears clear the 20-year-old, who was born in Whitley Bay and played for England at Under-19 level, is reconsidering his position. Gareth Southgate has said England “like” the midfielder.