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Tim Howard: Lack of U.S. passion 'not exclusive' to dual nationals

The goalkeeper has clarified his remarks about dual nationals, saying they weren't the only players with a lack of passion under Jurgen Klinsmann.

Tim Howard has clarified his apparent criticism of dual nationals under Jurgen Klinsmann, saying a lack of passion was "not exclusive" to U.S. national team players raised abroad.

"Some of them are [dual nationals], but I think others are players who have their roots here in America too," Howard told ESPN on Wednesday. "It's not exclusive to them because some of our dual nationals have been brilliant.

"Jermaine Jones has been a rock for our national team.