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Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad

Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad

Summary

Tyler Fletcher, a 19-year-old Manchester United player, has been added to Scotland's World Cup team after Billy Gilmour got a knee injury. Fletcher made his first Scotland appearance recently and will join the team as they prepare for the World Cup in June.

Key Facts

  • Tyler Fletcher replaced Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad due to Gilmour's knee injury.
  • Fletcher is 19 years old and plays for Manchester United.
  • He played his first international game as a substitute in a 4-1 win over Curacao.
  • Gilmour got injured during the match and had to leave the Scotland squad.
  • Fletcher’s father, Darren Fletcher, was also a Scotland team captain.
  • Fletcher’s twin brother Jack plays for England instead of Scotland.
  • Scotland’s coach Steve Clarke added four young players to the training squad last week.
  • Scotland will play in Group C against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in the World Cup.
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