Overview
- Banks has broken through at FC Augsburg this season, logging 17 Bundesliga appearances as a regular in a three-man back line.
- He confirmed the German federation has reached out but said he has no thought of switching at the moment, which remains possible because he has yet to debut for the U.S. senior team.
- Mauricio Pochettino previously labeled Banks a massive talent and called him into September camp, though the defender did not play and still awaits a first cap.
- The March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal are widely viewed as the final window to earn consideration before Pochettino names his World Cup roster.
- Broadcaster Alexi Lalas voiced skepticism that an uncapped 19-year-old will be selected to start, while Banks insists his focus stays on finishing the season with Augsburg.