The World Cup stars who could have played for England

The World Cup stars who could have played for EnglandImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland and Michael Olise were all eligible to play for EnglandBySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalistPublished4 minutes agoCommentsErling Haaland will be the man England fear most when they face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday (22:00 BST) - but things could have been very different.The Manchester City striker was born in Leeds, so would be lining up for the Three Lions if he had opted to represent the country of his birth. But he isn't the only one.There are a number of World Cup stars who could have played for England, but are representing other countries.And, interestingly, 20 of the 26 players in Thomas Tuchel's squad for this World Cup were eligible to play for other nations - but committed to England. BBC Sport has selected a team of players from this tournament who slipped through the Three Lions' net - have your say and let us know if there is anyone you think we have missed in the comments section.Marvin Keller (Switzerland)Switzerland goalkeeper Marvin Keller, 23, was born in London but came through the youth system at Grasshoppers. He moved on to FC Wil and more recently Young Boys, where he has become their first-choice keeper - and made his only Switzerland appearance so far in a pre-World Cup friendly.Aaron Wan-Bissaka (DR Congo)West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who was born in London, represented England at under-20 and under-21 levels but switched international allegiance to DR Congo in 2025.The 28-year-old was called up by England in September 2019 but was forced to withdraw with an injury.Antonee Robinson (USA)Antonee Robinson was born in Milton Keynes and raised on Merseyside, where he came through the ranks at Everton before moving on to Wigan and Fulham. His father was born in England but raised in New York and gained American citizenship.Robinson, 28, committed his international future to the U...