# Respect? Exposure? Why England’s star names are going abroad

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/respect-exposure-why-englands-star-names-are-going-abroad/
- Published: 2026-11-15T06:25:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T07:21:11+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckdd17mq2pvmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Football, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Seven of England’s initial 25 squad members play abroad.
- The FA is tracking 43 English players at European clubs.
- The FA says overseas football can support players’ development.

## Summary

More prominent England players are pursuing their club careers abroad, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon among those whose performances have recently proved decisive for the national team. England manager Thomas Tuchel says playing overseas matters but is no prerequisite for international impact, while the Football Association sees the growing trend as a chance for players to develop.

Seven of the initial 25 players in England’s current squad play outside the country, and the FA is monitoring 43 English players at European clubs. Technical director John McDermott says European competition can offer top-level exposure alongside more time for training than a packed domestic schedule, as well as opportunities to build technical skills, independence and adaptability. Gordon has said he feels he receives more respect at Barcelona than he did at Newcastle, though McDermott says players can develop in England too.

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