Tyler Fletcher Joins Scotland World Cup Squad
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- Tyler Fletcher earned a call‑up to Scotland’s World Cup squad after logging only 17 minutes of senior football for Manchester United, 16 of which came on the final league day at Brighton.
- Tyler Fletcher made his Manchester United senior debut on 7 February as a late substitute for Kobbie Mainoo against Tottenham at Old Trafford.
- Tyler Fletcher was named Manchester United’s Under‑21 Player of the Year just before the first team’s final home game against Nottingham Forest.
- Steve Clarke added Fletcher to the Scotland training camp after a positive impression in a pre‑tournament friendly with Curacao, and later placed him on the bench for the match.
- Billy Gilmour’s first‑half injury in the Curacao friendly opened a half‑time substitution for Fletcher, who responded with a mature performance.
Why it matters: Tyler Fletcher gains a World Cup debut, Scotland adds depth for the tournament, and Manchester United risks losing a rising star to international duty, a move inspiring other academy prospects.
