Garner: Leaving Man United Made My England Dream Possible

James Garner believes he would never have played for England if he had stayed at Manchester United.

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What happened. James Garner has credited his move from Manchester United to Everton as the key to his England call-up, saying he may never have played for the Three Lions had he stayed at Old Trafford. He is now pushing for a midfield spot against Spain after Declan Rice withdrew from Thomas Tuchel's squad.

• Garner joined Everton at 21 after three loan spells away from United.
• He was man of the match on his England debut against Uruguay in March.
• He received a late call-up while on holiday in Turkey.

“Everton was the perfect choice at that point.”

— James Garner

Garner is hoping to cement his place in Tuchel's squad for the long term after his late call-up.

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