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Trio take first Scotland steps

Friday, May 11, 2007 by Alex O'Henley

Allan Hutton, Charlie Adam and Jay McEveley have received their first Scotland call-ups for the qualifier in the Faroe Islands and a friendly against Austria.

Scotland coach Alex McLeish has handed first call-ups to Rangers FC pair Allan Hutton and Charlie Adam as well as Derby County FC defender Jay McEveley for next month's UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier against the Faroe Islands and the friendly international against Austria on 30 May.

Stars return
At 22, right-back Hutton has forced his way into the national picture following improved performances during the second half of the season, while Adam has been rewarded for an impressive first season at senior level in which he has scored ten league goals from midfield. "Alan has done well and deserves to be in the squad," said McLeish. McLeish also welcomes back Manchester United FC midfielder Darren Fletcher and Everton FC striker James McFadden after both players missed the double-header against Georgia and Italy through injury and suspension. Scotland currently lie second in Group B on 12 points, the same tally as group leaders Ukraine and third placed France although the Scots have played a game more.

Scotland squad
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian FC), Allan McGregor (Rangers FC), Iain Turner (Everton FC).

Defenders: Graham Alexander (Preston North End FC), Russell Anderson (Aberdeen FC), Gary Caldwell (Celtic FC), Allan Hutton (Rangers FC), Jay McEveley (Derby County FC) Stephen McManus (Celtic FC), Gary Naysmith (Everton FC), Steven Pressley (Celtic FC), David Weir (Rangers FC).

Midfielders: Charlie Adam (Rangers FC), Scott Brown (Hibernian FC), Barry Ferguson (Rangers FC), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United FC), Paul Hartley (Celtic FC), Lee McCulloch (Wigan Athletic FC), Gary Teale (Derby County FC).

Forwards: Craig Beattie (Celtic FC), Kris Boyd (Rangers FC), James McFadden (Everton FC) Shaun Maloney (Aston Villa FC), Kenny Miller (Celtic FC).

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