Source: Team_Talk
FIFA backtrack on McFadden strike
The Birmingham striker had been denied his claim on the strike in September's 2-1 win in Reykjavik, after FIFA awarded it to Celtic's Barry Robson.[LNB]The world governing body refused to amend the record books, despite television replays clearly showing McFadden got the final touch.[LNB]But the Scottish Football Association lobbied on McFadden's behalf, and FIFA have now backed down - taking the striker's goal record to 14 in 42 internationals.[LNB]SFA chief executive Gordon Smith said in the Sunday Mail: "FIFA have rightly changed the records. We felt it was only fair."[LNB]McFadden is definitely out of the upcoming double-header against Holland and Iceland, and one man hoping to replace him is Chris Iwelumo.[LNB]The Wolves striker, who missed a sitter on his Scotland debut against Norway in October, ended his 16-match scoring drought in Saturday's 2-1 Championship win against Charlton.[LNB]Iwelumo believes Scotland must win in Amsterdam on March 28 and against Iceland at Hampden four days later.[LNB]He said in the Daily Star Sunday: "We can't afford to get beaten in Amsterdam and then we play Iceland at home, so there's a lot of pressure on us to win that one.[LNB]"It's good to be part of it rather than watching it in some bar. I'm Scottish born and bred, and it's a fantastic honour."[LNB]Iwelumo believes he should be joined in the side by new Wolves team-mate Christophe Berra, who signed from Hearts last month.[LNB]He said: "Christophe is awesome.[LNB]"Coming to Wolves will only improve his chances. Playing in the Championship is a harder challenge than the SPL. It's faster and more physical.[LNB]"I hope (manager) George (Burley) puts him in, because he deserves it."[LNB][LNB]
