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Scotland Caps Fletcher, Adds Him to World Cup Squad

8/1/2026

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Steve Clarke added Fletcher to Scotland’s 26-man World Cup squad after his debut versus Bolivia and Billy Gilmour’s injury.
Clarke invited the son of former international Darren Fletcher, after a 16-minute appearance at Brighton, to train in the pre-World Cup camp.
After a two-week post-World Cup break, Fletcher returned to training, captained Manchester United’s academy side, and missed all World Cup matches despite earning his first senior cap versus Bolivia.

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Steve Clarke added Fletcher to Scotland’s 26-man World Cup squad after his debut versus Bolivia and Billy Gilmour’s injury.
Clarke invited the son of former international Darren Fletcher, after a 16-minute appearance at Brighton, to train in the pre-World Cup camp.
After a two-week post-World Cup break, Fletcher returned to training, captained Manchester United’s academy side, and missed all World Cup matches despite earning his first senior cap versus Bolivia.