Scotland could be facing another tug of war with England after Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick revealed he will hold talks with midfielder Hayden Hackney about his international future.
The Boro midfielder was named in Scot Gemmill's Scotland Under 21 squad this week for their double-header with Sweden and Wales in Spain later this month. The 20-year-old has won praise this season for his performances in the English Championship and earned his first cap for Scotland during the 2-1 defeat to Iceland at Fir Park in November.
Scotland look set to lose highly-rated Newcastle United prospect Elliot Anderson to England, after he turned down Under 21s call-ups since he made his debut for Gemmill's side in a goalless draw in Belgium last summer. Hackney has previously represented England Under 15s and former Manchester United and 34-times capped Three Lions midfielder Carrick will speak with the youngster about his future plans.
