Scotland squad: Elliot Anderson handed Scotland call-up for Euro 2024 qualifier & England friendly
Steve Clarke has called up Elliot Anderson to his latest Scotland squad; the Newcastle midfielder has one Scotland U21 cap; Steve Clarke's side play Cyprus in a Euro 2024 qualifier on September 8 before a friendly against England on September 12
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Monday 28 August 2023 14:32, UK
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Steve Clarke has revealed his delight at Elliot Anderson committing his future to Scotland after having «a little think.»
The Newcastle midfielder, who qualifies through his Glasgow-born grandmother, has been handed his first call-up for next month's Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus and friendly against England.
Anderson, who has one Scotland under-21 cap, had previously represented England at younger age levels.
The 20-year-old has made 26 appearances for the Magpies and came on as a substitute in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
«Obviously he's a good player and he's doing well for his club. Elliot's one who has been through the underage groups with Scotland and one we've had an eye on. He had an enquiry and a little think about choosing between Scotland and England,» Clarke said.
«We had some good discussions with the boy and his family and he's chosen to come with us, which I think is good for us now — and certainly good for us in the future.
»Obviously, when you get to a certain stage in your career and you can say your career has started to take off, which Elliot's has at Newcastle. We've got some great reports from people within the club at Newcastle, which is great to hear.
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«And then you have to make that choice. Elliot was born in England, he's
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