Hibs' Steven Fletcher called up to Scotland squad for N. Ireland clash

Hibs striker Steven Fletcher has been handed a call up to the Scotland squad for the up-coming friendly clash with Northern Ireland by Scotland boss George Burley.

The 20-year-old has already been capped by Burley, when he played in Scotland's 1-1 draw with Croatia at Hampden Park last season, Fletcher set up the goal for Kenny Miller.

Fletcher will be up against his Hibs team-mate Dean Shiels who has been called up by Northern Ireland for the clash on Wed August 20th 2008, with an 8pm kick off.

Fletcher is just the latest young prodigy to come through the famous Hibernian Youth Academy. There are a number of players in the squad who came through the ranks at Easter Road.

Steven Whittaker, Kevin Thomson, Scott Brown and Kenny Miller all made the grade at Easter Road.

Paul Hartley and Gary Caldwell are another two former Hibby's to make the squad.

There are also two new caps in the squad, with Falkirk defender Darren Barr and Derby County midfielder Kris Commons receiving their first call ups.

The full Scotland Squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers:

Craig Gordon Sunderland
David Marshall Norwich City
Allan McGregor Rangers

Defenders:

Darren Barr Falkirk
Christophe Berra Hearts
Gary Caldwell Celtic
Callum Davidson Preston North End
Stephen McManus Celtic
Kevin McNaughton Cardiff City
Gary Naysmith Sheffield United
Steven Whittaker Rangers

Midfielders:

Scott Brown Celtic
Kris Commons Derby County
Darren Fletcher Manchester United
Paul Hartley Celtic
James Morrison West Bromwich Albion
Gavin Rae Cardiff City
Barry Robson Celtic
Kevin Thomson Rangers

Forwards:

Kris Boyd Rangers
David Clarkson Motherwell
Steven Fletcher Hibernian
James McFadden Birmingham City
Kenny Miller Rangers

Thanks once again to Alan Rennie and the Hibernian Interactive team for the use of the photo.

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