Burley keeps door open for Novo
Scotland manager George Burley has revealed he is open to using the residency rule that could see Nacho Novo turn out in dark blue.
But he has warned any naturalised citizens must be “desperate” to play for Scotland.
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SUBSCRIBEScotland manager George Burley has revealed he is open to using the residency rule that could see Nacho Novo turn out in dark blue.
But he has warned any naturalised citizens must be “desperate” to play for Scotland.
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