The duo are highly rated but have their heart set on the Three Lions despite enquiries from Hampden
10:56, 18 Feb 2026
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Eddie Gray, Leeds and Scotland legend
There were no Gray areas when it came to Eddie - and his brother Frank - representing Scotland.
But the legendary Leeds United figure has admitted defeat in his wonderkid relatives pulling on the dark blue jersey.
Instead, Archie and Harry Gray are dreaming of stardom with England and Eddie confessed it doesn't please him one bit.
While Scotland fans were treated to watching the duo's grandfather Frank and great uncle Eddie it’s unlikely the Tartan Army will see them turn out for Scotland.
While both are eligible to play for Scotland - their dad and former Leeds striker Andy also picked up two caps under Berti Vogts - Archie has represented the Three Lions at youth level.
Eddie played more than 450 times for Leeds United and Frank nearly 200 times with both earning international recognition.
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His dad and former Scotland International, Eddie Gray(Image: Getty )
Injury limited Eddie to just 12 caps and resulted in him missing out on the 1974 World Cup but his club exploits still saw him induced into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
The Gray brothers came through at Elland Road but Archie moved to Tottenham Hotspur when Ange Postecoglou signed him in a stunning £40million deal, while Harry remains in Yorkshire although is on loan to Rotherham from Leeds.
Archie has already made it clear in previous interviews that he intends to play for England and Eddie’s latest remarks now confirm where both brothers truly stand.
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Speaking about Archie possibly switching allegiance on Footy Accumulators No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, in partnership with BOYLE Sports, Eddie said: “I think, Archie, if he’s good enough and he progresses in his career, I think he’ll probably stick to England.
"I don’t like it, but I think he’ll probably do it. He has represented England at all ages as a schoolboy. Scotland made enquiries about what he wants to do, but he was born in England, he’s English.”
Eddie also spoke about Archie’s younger brother Harry, who had once talked boldly about choosing Scotland.
“His younger brother (Harry), he’s very outspoken. When he was younger he used to say ‘I’m going to play for Scotland’ but I think if he’s good enough he’ll play for England as well.
“Their grandad, my brother (Frank) played for Scotland. Andrew, their dad, played for Scotland as well. It’s a big tradition in the family. If they’re growing up in England, playing for English clubs, I think it just follows that they'll end up playing for England.
"Archie’s played for the underage sides for England, if Harry progresses how it looks as if he’ll progress, he’ll end up playing for the English sides as well. We’ll wait and see.”
Frank won 32 caps and featured in all three group games for Jock Stein’s side at the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
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The Gray brothers' dad Andy featured in two friendly games against Lithuania and New Zealand and had two short spells at Leeds United and was also academy coach at Elland Road.