Che Adams says Euros not reason for Scotland switch

Southampton's Che Adams celebrates scoring against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on March 6, 2021. Reuters

Southampton's Che Adams scores against Brighton at St Mary's Stadium on March 14, 2021. Reuters

Southampton's Che Adams celebrates scoring against Brighton at St Mary's Stadium on March 14, 2021. Reuters

Southampton's Che Adams celebrates scoring against Brighton at St Mary's Stadium on March 14, 2021. AFP

Southampton's Che Adams in action against Bournemouth's Steve Cook during their FA Cup quarter-final on March 20, 2021. Reuters

Southampton's Che Adams in action against Bournemouth. AFP

Southampton's Che Adams celebrates scoring a goal with Nathan Redmond before it is disallowed following a referral to VAR. Reuters

Southampton's Che Adams in action. Reuters

Former England Under 20 striker Che Adams says his decision to switch allegiance to Scotland was not based solely on their qualification for the Euro 2020 finals.

The Southampton striker was last week named in Scotland's squad for the first time ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifiers this month.

Adams, 24, has played for England's U20s but qualified for Scotland through the grandparent rule.

"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," said Adams, who has seven goals for Southampton in the Premier League this season.

"I think it [the call-up] has come at the right time. When I was younger, I didn't really know my body and how I would adapt, but I think I'm the right age."

Scotland host Austria on Thursday before playing away against Israel on Sunday and at home against the Faroe Islands on March 31.

Scotland have been drawn in Group D with England, Croatia and Czech Republic for the Euros, which were postponed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.