Fletcher to skipper Scots

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been named Scotland captain for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Norway.

Fletcher to skipper Scots
Tue, 07 Oct, 2008 - 17:02

Darren Fletcher has been named Scotland captain for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Norway.

Scotland boss George Burley today named the Manchester United midfielder as his latest skipper in the absence of Barry Ferguson and Stephen McManus.

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