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.