Scotland pick England international

England Under-20 international Matt Phillips and Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew have been called up for the first time by Craig Levein for Scotland’s friendly international in Slovenia next week.

The Scottish Football Association are awaiting clearance from FIFA to select Blackpool winger Phillips, but expect to receive that this week.

Mulgrew’s cause was championed by Celtic manager Neil Lennon after he scored during his side’s 5-0 win against Hibernian yesterday.