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Josh Sargent Eyes End to USMNT Drought as Norwich Form Bolsters World Cup Case

Mauricio Pochettino will use upcoming friendlies to assess strikers, offering Sargent a timely platform after he opted to remain at Norwich.

Overview

  • Sargent has six goals in Norwich City's first five games this season and has captained the side in four matches.
  • He said he is in a good spot at Norwich after summer interest from multiple clubs, with reports linking Wolfsburg and Sunderland.
  • The 25-year-old enters Saturday’s friendly against South Korea seeking his first U.S. goal since November 2019, with Japan to follow on Tuesday.
  • Pochettino declined to confirm roster decisions as he evaluates forwards, with competition including Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright and Brian White.
  • Sargent missed the summer Gold Cup after an email notification and notes past ankle and groin surgeries, crediting Norwich for helping restore his fitness and form.