Source: Daily_Mail
Grant Hanley and Chris Maguire make Scotland squad to face Northern Ireland
Blackburn defender Grant Hanley and Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire have been handed first Scotland call-ups for the Carling Nations Cup opener against Northern Ireland. [LNB]Leeds winger Robert Snodgrass has also been drafted into the pool for next Wednesday's clash in Dublin.[LNB] There is no place for Dundee United striker David Goodwillie, who made his debut in the 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands in November.[LNB] National service: Hanley (left) is included in the squad to face Northern Ireland[LNB]Scotland manager Craig Levein believes Hanley has a big future in the game and is excited by the prospect of seeing him in action for the national team. [LNB]Scotland squadC Bell (Kilmarnock), C Gordon (Sunderland), A McGregor (Rangers), P Bardsley (Sunderland), C Berra (Wolves), G Caldwell (Wigan), G Hanley (Blackburn), A Hutton (Spurs), D Wilson (Liverpool), M Wilson (Celtic) C Adam (Blackpool), B Bannan (Aston Villa), S Brown (Celtic), K Commons (Celtic), G Dorrans (WBA), D Fletcher (Man Utd), L McCulloch (Rangers), J Morrison (WBA), R Snodgrass (Leeds, C Maguire (Aberdeen), K Miller (Bursaspor), S Naismith (Rangers)[LNB]He said: 'Grant is a young lad who has impressed in the short time he has been involved in the Premier League matches. [LNB]'I've watched him four times and he has all the attributes to be a top-class centre-back.'[LNB] Goodwillie was recently charged with a serious sexual assault. Levein said of his absence from the squad: 'It's an awkward situation to be placed in. He has a cloud hanging over his head just now. I thought long and hard about it and I believe I've made the right decision.'[LNB] On the tournament itself, Levein added: 'From day one my intention was to win the competition and I think this is a strong squad.'[LNB][LNB] Rangers gamble on public enemy No 1 as Celtic clash looms for DioufCeltic beat rivals Rangers to the chase and snap up Derby winger Commons[LNB] Explore more:People: Craig Levein Places: Leeds, Aberdeen, Liverpool, Dublin, Scotland, Northern Ireland
