The 20-year-old, who was born in Whitley Bay, qualifies to play for Scotland through his grandmother.
Gareth Southgate admits the Newcastle midfielder is a player he likes and the FA are keeping close tabs on his situation.He has been involved at youth levels for both Scotland and England.
It was hoped that it provide the ideal chance to show Anderson a closer look at the Scotland set-up, and tie up his future with the national team by handing him his first cap. It means that his international future remains up in the air, as he will still not have made a competitive cap for either Scotland or England.“Obviously, he was called into their squad earlier in the week and I don’t know what the position is at the moment. I saw he’s pulled out.
And that has now reopened the door for the English FA to make contact and hold talks over his international future.Southgate is expecting another tough game after their 1-1 draw with Ukraine.
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