Jamal Musiala Motivated to Face Off Against England, After Dumping Three Lions for Germany

• Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala says he is looking forward to playing against England when Germany takes on the Three Lions in the Nations League
• The 19-year-old represented England at youth level but chose to switch allegiance to Germany where he made his debut in March 2021
• Musiala has been part of the German national team set-up ever since and is set to make his 16th appearance against England on Monday, October 26

Bayern Munich forward, Jamal Musiala is unfazed about meeting his country of birth, England in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, September 26.

Germany will be aiming to redeem themselves against familiar foes England, after last Friday’s disappointing 0-1 top-of-the-group defeat against Hungary.

Musiala represented England at youth level, but chose to switch allegiance to Germany in 2021 and the Bayern Munich forward revealed he is looking forward to the encounter at the Wembley Stadium, Bulinews reports.

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"I always enjoy being in England. I feel fully motivated to be facing England. With my background and everything, I'm really looking forward to it and can't wait."

With only six points after five games, Germany is in third place and can no longer go to the Nations League semi-finals, while England is in an even worse situation with only two points.

Musiala excited about Germany’s chances at the World Cup

Meanwhile, Musiala has disclosed that it will be difficult for any country to defeat Germany when the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, SB Nation reported.

The Bayern Munich forward, who was speaking ahead of Germany’s Nations League encounter against England, believes that Hansi Flick’s team are on the right path despite their recent slump in form.

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Musiala will be hoping to be part of the German squad when they bid to win their 5th World Cup trophy in Qatar after successes in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014.

Musiala tops the list of top contenders for 2022 Golden Boy award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Bayern Munich has three of its youngsters nominated for the 2022 edition of the prestigious Golden Boy award, which is given to the best footballer under the age of 21 years.

The list, which comprises 60 nominees, is selected by journalists from a variety of publications across Europe and was published in the Italian news outlet Tuttosport.

Jamal Musiala, Ryan Gravenberch and Mathys Tel have all been shortlisted for the award which was last won by Barcelona’s star midfielder, Pedri in 2021.