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International News :: Scotland squad for Northern Ireland international

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Posted on 2008-08-19 by Gooner

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Five players have withdrawn from the Scotland squad to face Northern Ireland in Wednesday's friendly at Hampden.

Celtic duo Gary Caldwell and Paul Hartley have joined Cardiff City's Kevin McNaughton and Gavin Rae on the sidelines for George Burley's side.

Preston full-back Callum Davidson - who received a first call-up in six years - is the fifth player to withdraw.

Hearts midfielder Michael Stewart, Rangers' Davie Weir and Burnley's Graham Alexander have been called up.

Scotland assistant manager Terry Butcher was keen to put a brave face on the spate of call-offs.

"We only have five this time, usually it's eight or nine. Five withdrawals isn't bad - George is pretty pleased with that," he said.

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Scotland Squad

Goalkeepers :
Craig Gordon (Sunderland), David Marshall (Norwich City), Allan McGregor (Rangers).

Defenders :
Graham Alexander (Burnley), Darren Barr (Falkirk), Christophe Berra (Hearts), Stephen McManus (Celtic), Gary Naysmith (Sheffield United), David Weir (Rangers), Steven Whittaker (Rangers).

Midfielders :
Scott Brown (Celtic), Kris Commons (Derby County), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Barry Robson (Celtic), Michael Stewart (Heart of Midlothian), Kevin Thomson (Rangers).

Forwards :
Kris Boyd (Rangers), David Clarkson (Motherwell), Steven Fletcher (Hibernian), James McFadden (Birmingham City), Kenny Miller (Rangers).

 

Sourced From : BBC Sport

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