Squad announced for Scotland V Netherlands and Macedonia

Written by Smithy on August 25th, 2009

George Burley today announced the squad to face Macedonia and the Netherlands in the forthcoming World Cup 2010 qualifiers at Hampden.

There's a few surprises in the team including Kevin Kyle and David Weir.  Kyle hasn't played for Scotland in the past 5 years.  Weir is now 39 years old but was axed for the Norway match.

Craig Gorden is also back in the squad having been injured last season - he played his first game for Sunderland on Monday.

Gary Caldwell is suspended for the Macedonia game after being red carded in Norway.

Goalkeepers
Neil Alexander - Rangers
Craig Gordon - Sunderland
David Marshall - Cardiff City

Defenders
Darren Barr - Falkirk
Stephen McManus - Celtic
Christophe Berra - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gary Caldwell - Celtic
Steven Caldwell - Burnley
Callum Davidson - Preston North End
Alan Hutton  - Tottenham Hotspur
Jamie McAllister - Bristol City
Steven Whittaker - Rangers
David Weir - Rangers

Midfielders
Graham Alexander - Burnley
Scott Brown - Celtic
Kris Commons - Derby County
Darren Fletcher - Manchester United
Paul Hartley - Bristol City
James McFadden - Birmingham City
Shaun Maloney - Celtic

Forwards
David Clarkson - Bristol City
Steven Fletcher - Burnley
Kevin Kyle - Kilmarnock
Kenny Miller - Rangers
Steven Naismith - Rangers

Match Details

Scotland V Macedonia World Cup 2010 Qualifier
Saturday 5th September
Kick off 3pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow

Scotland V Netherlands World Cup 2010 Qualifier
Wednesday 9th September
Kick off 8pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow

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