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​Southampton striker Adams: Euros not behind Scotland decision

Southampton striker Che Adams insists he is not representing Scotland purely to play in the Euro 2020 tournament.

The attacker recently switched allegiance from England to the Scots, as he never made a senior appearance for the Three Lions.

The 24-year-old previously turned down Scotland in 2017, but he recently spoke with Southampton team-mate Stuart Armstrong and Scotland boss Steve Clarke and changed his mind.

"I think it's the right time," Adams told the Scottish Football Association media team.

"I know a lot of people are going to be saying it's because of the Euros but I don't think that's the case.

"I think it's come at the right time. Obviously when I was younger I didn't really know my body and how I would adapt but I think I'm the right age.

"I have spoken to Stu (Armstrong) a couple of times and I spoke to the gaffer (Clarke) and that made my mind up.

"He convinced me a lot. I have seen videos online and it's just something I want to be part of. I want to take my career to the next level.

"I saw the David Marshall videos online and as soon as I saw that I wanted to be part of it. The lads looked really good and they have really welcomed me in.

"I can't wait to get going to put the trust back into the manager."

Adams is a former England under-20 international, and has seven goals and four assists in 28 appearances for the Saints in the Premier League.

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