Scotland call up teenage Manchester United midfielder to replace injured Billy Gilmour in World Cup squad

Scotland have called up teenage Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher to replace Billy Gilmour in their World Cup squad.

Gilmour sustained a knee injury in the friendly win over Curacao at Hampden Park, and was withdrawn from Steve Clarke’s 26-man selection on Saturday evening.

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Called up in the midfielder’s stead is 19-year-old Fletcher, who made his debut as a half-time replacement in the 4-1 victory.

Fletcher, whose twin brother Jack has chosen to represent England, was one of four players added to the training squad last week by head coach Clarke.

He is the son of former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, who made

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