Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Weston McKennie have shown on USMNT duty that they boast American football talents to rival their soccer ability.

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• Trio plying their trade in Italy
• Have caught the eye in Serie A
• Ready for international duty

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The American trio have got their NFL groove on after linking up with the United States squad ahead of upcoming friendly dates against Germany and Ghana. They need something to keep them amused outside of training sessions, and they have taken to running different kinds of sporting routes.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  McKennie has filled the role of quarterback, with Weah showing that he boasts the ground speed and catching ability to be a useful wide receiver. Pulisic probably needs to work on his coverage as he is beaten far too easily by balls dropped over his head.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  McKennie, who is back at Juventus for 2023-24 alongside fellow countryman Weah after spending the second half of last season on loan at Leeds, has also shown that he can rival Odell Beckham Jr in the receiving stakes when it comes to one-handed catches.

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• WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Pulisic, Wesh and McKennie have been catching the eye in Serie A this season for AC Milan and Juventus, with three proven performers hoping to see that form transferred onto the international stage while also avoiding any untimely knocks.

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