Source: Team_Talk
Fletcher doubtful for Scotland
Scotland captain Darren Fletcher is a doubt for their Euro 2012 qualifiers against Liectenstein and Spain after being hit by illness.[LNB] The Manchester United midfielder is struggling with tonsillitis and has remained behind in Manchester.[LNB]The Scottish Football Association confirmed the Scotland captain was not with the squad training on Tuesday who fly out to Switzerland on Thursday ahead of Saturday's clash in Vaduz.[LNB]A short statement on the SFA's website read: "Darren Fletcher is suffering from tonsillitis in Manchester but will be assessed by club and Scotland medical staff on daily basis."[LNB]Leeds midfielder Robert Snodgrass is also a major doubt for the games against Liechtenstein and Spain after sustaining an ankle problem in Leeds' win over Portsmouth last Saturday.[LNB]Scotland boss Craig Levein is already sweating on the fitness of Kenny Miller for the double-header after he picked up a groin injury while playing for Cardiff last weekend.[LNB]Assistant manager Peter Houston said: "We have got a couple of slight injuries that will not join us for training today but will work with the physio and should be okay.[LNB]"Alan Hutton has got a wee bit of a knee injury and Robert Snodgrass has an ankle injury but nothing serious, and they should be able to join us."[LNB]Miller remains a significant doubt for the game against Liechtenstein on Saturday but he is confident of facing Spain.[LNB]The striker came off early in Cardiff's Championship clash with Hull on Saturday, but he is working with the Scotland physios and plans to travel with the squad.[LNB]Miller looks unlikely to be risked for the clash in Vaduz, with Brighton striker Craig Mackail-Smith set to step in, but the final group game in Alicante on Tuesday looks a realistic target.[LNB]Houston, speaking at the squad's base at Mar Hall in Renfrewshire, said: "Kenny Miller is still with us, he's progressing by the day.[LNB]"Kenny came up on Saturday evening and stayed here and the difference between Saturday and Sunday and him feeling better was quite amazing.[LNB]"It is going to be difficult perhaps for Saturday but certainly Kenny is more than hopeful and is still progressing. No-one knows their own body better than himself.[LNB]He is working away with the physios and hasn't joined our sessions yet.[LNB]"Saturday might be difficult but certainly for Tuesday I have high hopes for him."[LNB]Scotland only have three listed strikers in their squad, with David Goodwillie the back-up for Miller and Mackail-Smith, but the Cardiff striker's fitness doubt has not prompted another call-up.[LNB]"We haven't really spoken about bringing anyone else in with regards to that," Houston said.[LNB]"I think it will be as you are with regards to the striker department if Kenny doesn't make it."[LNB]Houston is confident Mackail-Smith can step in against Liechtenstein if required.[LNB]He said: "Craig Mackail-Smith is a bit similar to Kenny - he works very hard, is very, very quick and, more importantly he is scoring goals and in very, very good form."[LNB]Houston confirmed Kilmarnock goalkeeper Cammy Bell had replaced Matt Gilks in the squad.[LNB]The only other call-off was Gilks' Blackpool team-mate Stephen Crainey, who was replaced by Rangers left-back Lee Wallace on Sunday.
