Tyler Fletcher earns Scotland World Cup Call-up

Manchester United will likely be sending one other teenager to the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer time, and it’s a little bit of a shock choice. Tyler Fletcher, who made his Scotland debut on Saturday in a pre-tournament pleasant, has made the lower for the ultimate World Cup squad after changing the injured Billy Gilmour.

Fletcher was first referred to as to the squad by Steve Clarke final week after simply 17 minutes of motion in two substitute appearances for the Reds this season. Fletcher was then thrust into motion with an unlucky harm to Gilmour in a pleasant in opposition to Curacao, however he didn’t look misplaced enjoying with the primary workforce.

The 19-year-old has been with the Scotland setup since his days with the U16 aspect. He made 25 appearances for Scotland on the youth degree earlier than his call-up final week.

Fletcher performed principally for the Manchester United youth aspect this season, serving to the Reds attain the FA Youth Cup Remaining and end as finalists within the Premier League 2 division for youth groups. He performs below his father, youth supervisor Darren Fletcher, and alongside his twin brother, Jack.

Tyler made his senior debut for United in opposition to Tottenham at Outdated Trafford in February, given his first involvement by his father’s former teammate, Michael Carrick. He made one other look off the bench for United on the ultimate day of the Premier League season, subbing on for the ultimate quarter-hour of a 3-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion.