Man Utd legend Darren Fletcher’s son Tyler, 16, decides to play for England over Scotland in international tug-of-war
DARREN FLETCHER’S son Tyler has been picked in England’s under-16 squad as they try to lure him from Scotlands’ clutches.
The Manchester City midfielder, 15, has been named in the party that has flown to Spain and is due to make his debut this week.
Action Images – ReutersDarren Fletcher played 80 times for Scotland[/caption]
It is a huge call from the twin who has previously been in the Scotland set-up but may now switch allegiance.
Tyler’s twin Jack, who is also at City and another midfielder, has yet to commit to the country he will play for.
Bizarrely the pair could end up on rival sides in the international arena.
Former Manchester United midfielder Fletcher – now technical director at Old Trafford – earned 80 caps for Scotland.
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It is not a new thing to see family members line up against each other for different national teams.
Jerome and Kevin-Prince Boateng faced one another for Germany and Ghana at the 2010 World Cup.
Thiago Alcantara and his brother Rafinha both came through the ranks at Barcelona, but Thiago plays for Spain whereas his brother opted to represent Brazil.
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and his sibling Taulant represent different countries.
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Granit plays for Switzerland, whereas his Taulant turns out for Albania when on international duty.
