James McAtee has turned down the chance to play for Manchester City at the Club World Cup in order to represent England at the European U-21 Championships in Slovakia.
The 22-year old was given the choice by City and believes he will gain greater game time with Lee Carsley's squad.
City have lost Kevin de Bruyne and left out Jack Grealish but have still agreed a deal for Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan and hope to add France international Rayan Cherki from Lyon by Tuesday.