I don't dispute that, but not being remotely near is not the same as not making a squad, otherwise you would say Lewis Dunk is not remotely near the England squad, whereas he probably is in Southgate's mind and consideration, just not making the actual squads yet.
Not sure how you know he is 'not even remotely near international selection', certainly been talked about in Germany, mind you, if Leroy Sane can't get in then you can see the quality they must have. I suspect if Ozil wasn't available, Gross would be on the radar.