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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

Clarke says Elliot Anderson needs time to decide between Scotland or England

Elliot Anderson playing for Newcastle
Elliot Anderson represented England between Under-16 and Under-19 level and has been picked in a Scotland squad by Steve Clarke. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Steve Clarke has called on Newcastle United’s Elliot Anderson to be given “time and space” to decide whether his international future lies with Scotland or England.

The 20-year-old Anderson, who is English by birth, was selected by Clarke for Scotland’s September double-header. Anderson withdrew from the squad after two training sessions amid suggestions he was having second thoughts about playing for Scotland. Anderson represented England between Under-16 and Under-19 level and made one appearance for Scotland’s Under-21s.

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