Scotland manager Steve Clarke has been dealt a blow ahead of his side’s crucial Euro 2024 qualifier in Cyprus on Friday followed by a friendly with England on Tuesday
Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson has thrown fresh doubt on his international future by withdrawing from Scotland’s squad for games with Cyprus and England.
Steve Clarke’s side are in prime position to qualify for Euro 2024, having taken 12 points from 12 in Group A so far. And their clash at the AEK Arena on Friday night represents an opportunity to take themselves to the brink of making it to Germany.
That’ll be followed by a clash at Hampden Park with England next Tuesday, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Scottish FA. But they’ll have to now cope with the loss of Anderson, who has reportedly left the camp after picking up an injury in training.
Anderson will now return to Newcastle for treatment with his Scotland future still very much in the air. The uncapped 20-year-old, born in Whitley Bay, has represented them at Under 16, 17, 18, and 21 level, but also played for England Under-19s after briefly switching his allegiance.