Gordon: I'm ready to play for Scotland

Craig Gordon has told Scotland boss George Burley he does not need to play for Sunderland to be ready to face Holland next month.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2009 - 09:20

Craig Gordon has told Scotland boss George Burley he does not need to play for Sunderland to be ready to face Holland next month.

Gordon, 26, has made just one competitive appearance since November due to a chipped ankle bone and his status as the undisputed number one for both club and country is now under threat.

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