'I never looked back' - Jamal Musiala on his decision to play for Germany over England at international level

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala has explained his decision to play for Germany over England at international level, saying he "never looked back" after making the choice.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who was born in Germany to a German mother and an English father, was eligible to play for either country.

He ultimately chose Germany and made his senior debut in March 2021. Musiala has since gone on to make 20 appearances for Germany, scoring four goals.

In an interview with The Times, Musiala said he made his decision to play for Germany after speaking to Joachim Low, who was the Germany coach at the time.

"I had a good conversation with him," Musiala said. "He told me about his plans for the team and what he saw in me. I was really impressed with him and I felt like I could learn a lot from him."

Musiala also said he felt a stronger connection to Germany than England.

"I grew up in Germany and I feel like I'm more German than English," he said. "I'm proud to represent Germany and I'm looking forward to helping the team achieve success."

Musiala's decision to play for Germany was met with some criticism in England, but he said he was not affected by it.

"I knew there would be some people who would be disappointed with my decision, but I'm happy with the choice I made," he said. "I'm focused on playing for Germany and helping the team win trophies."

Musiala's decision to play for Germany has been vindicated by his performances for the team. He has been one of Germany's best players in recent months and is expected to play a key role for the team at the 2022 World Cup.