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​Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala accepts England fans' anger

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has no problem with England fans being angry about his decision to play for Germany.

The 19-year-old has starred for Bayern since joining from Chelsea in 2019.

Musiala spent his youth years with England before switching allegiances to Germany.

"From my time with England in the youth level, they have amazing talents and I was playing with many of them as well - the U21s, 19s," he told reporters ahead of Monday's meeting between the two countries in the Nations League.

"There were many players which can have an amazing career and I think England's youth system is very good for that, to build on these talents and make sure they get better.

"When you said [about] breaking hearts, some of my friends message me here and there when they see me, saying I should have played for England and stuff. We joke around but I think they're still happy for my decision.

"I'm sure some England fans won't be happy but I think that means I'm doing good if it upsets some people that I didn't choose their country."

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