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Scotland Confirm Billy Gilmour Replacement as 19y/o Earns Late World Cup Call-Up

Steve Clarke turned to the 19-year-old after Billy Gilmour was ruled out with a knee injury, and Fletcher impressed in training and his debut.

  • Scotland manager Steve Clarke has drafted Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher into the 26-strong World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour.
  • During Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao at Hampden, Napoli midfielder Gilmour suffered a knee injury in the 42 minute, ruling him out of the tournament.
  • Clarke selected the 19-year-old Fletcher after he impressed during training and his international debut, choosing him over standby candidates Lennon Miller, Connor Barron, and Andy Irving.
  • Traveling to the USA on Sunday, Fletcher will join the Scotland squad for a pre-tournament training camp at Inter Miami's facility in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 1998, Scotland will face Bolivia in New Jersey next Saturday before opening the tournament against Haiti on June 14.
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Manchester United youngster given late call-up to Scotland World Cup squad

Manchester United youngster Tyler Fletcher has been given a late call-up to Scotland's World Cup squad after Billy Gilmour had to pull out injured.The 19-year-old debuted internationally as a halftime substitute in Saturday's 4-1 friendly victory against Curacao at Hampden.Gilmour damaged his knee in a first-half incident, which led to his withdrawal from the squad later that evening.Son of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, Tyler has bee…

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Fletcher replaces Gilmour in Scotland WC squad

Scotland have drafted Manchester United youngster Tyler Fletcher into their World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour.

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Scotland call up Manchester United teenager to replace Gilmour in World Cup squad

Gilmour suffered a knee injury in the friendly against Curacao and was ruled out of the tournament

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Scotland confirm Billy Gilmour replacement as 19y/o earns late World Cup call-up

Clarke makes decision after heartbreak for Napoli midfielder

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Manchester United youngster receives an unexpected World Cup call-up

Man Utd youngster Tyler Fletcher is unexpectedly going to the World Cup after a late injury in Scotland's squad.

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LIVE WORLD CUP 2026: Scotland Sees Billy Gilmour Drop Out, Host Mexico Wins Again

The World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the US starts on June 11. Through this live blog, we will keep you updated on all the latest news regarding the hunt for the world title.

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