The Newcastle midfielder was called-up to the Dark Blues' squad for the clashes with Cyprus and England tomorrow night at Hampden but pulled out of the squad after just two training sessions.
Elliot Anderson is believed to have felt uncomfortable in the Scotland set-up and wants to think things over, according to a report.
The Scottish Sun report that he is having second thoughts on turning out for Steve Clarke's side and has withdrawn from the camp to mull over his international future. The door has now reopened for the English FA to make contact over the youngster as he mulls over his next move and England boss Gareth Southgate has refused to rule an 11th hour swoop for the midfielder. Asked if he could be a target, Southgate said: “I don’t know. We liked him and we do like him.
READ MORE: Michael Beale and Rangers in transfer recruitment 'overhaul' as summer signings struggle to sparkle “We think Anderson’s a player that’s doing really well. 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.Speaking last week after his withdrawal from the squad, boss Clarke was asked if he had sought any assurances from the 20-year-old. He said: "No. He just went home.
"Obviously we had to replaced Liam because we couldn't come with two goalkeepers so we brought in young Robby [McCrorie]. who has been part of the squad before, he understands. We didn't need to replace Elliot because we have enough midfielders."
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