Manchester United youngster Tyler Fletcher has been called up to Scotland's World Cup squad as a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour. The 19-year-old made his senior debut for Scotland on Saturday in a 4-1 friendly win against Curacao, during which Gilmour suffered a knee injury that will rule him out of the tournament.
Fletcher, the son of United legend Darren Fletcher, has been selected ahead of three other midfielders on standby: Rangers' Conor Barron, Sparta Prague's Andy Irving, and Udinese's Lennon Miller. Scotland boss Steve Clarke explained that Fletcher's presence in the squad during the week gave him an edge.
Scotland will appear in the World Cup for the first time since 1998. The squad flies to the United States on Sunday, and Fletcher will be on board. His twin brother Jack, also on United's books, represents England at youth level.
Fletcher made his Manchester United debut on the final day of the season against Brighton and won the Denzil Haroun Player of the Year Award this season. Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean praised Fletcher, saying, 'I can see something special in him.'
Scotland begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti on 14 June, with further group matches against Brazil and Morocco.
