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Int’l Friendly, Scotland Named Squad For Nigeria
Scotland’s coach Gordon Strachan has named a strong squad for his sides friendly game with Nigeria at Craven Cottage on May 28.
The Scotland boss named his squad on Monday, and top of the list is Derby County’s Craig Forsyth and Chris Martin who has scored 25 goals for the Rams this season.
Also on the list is Scottish-Nigerian Ikechi Anya who plays for Watford in the Championship, as well as other prominent players like Darren Fletcher of Manchester United, Graham Dorrans and Craig Morrison, both of West Bromwich Albion.
Scotland Squad:
Goalkeepers: Cammy Bell (Rangers), Matt Gilks (Blackpool), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Hull City).
Defenders: Christophe Berra (Ipswich Town), Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic), Craig Forsyth (Derby County), Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa), Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Dundee United), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City)
Midfielders: Ikechi Anya (Watford), Barry Bannan (Crystal Palace), George Boyd (Hull City), Scott Brown (Celtic), Craig Bryson (Derby County), Chris Burke (Birmingham City), Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James McArthur (Wigan Athletic), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion).
Forwards: Leigh Griffiths (Celtic), Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic), Chris Martin (Derby County), Ross McCormack (Leeds United), Steven Naismith (Everton).