Source: Daily_Mail
David Goodwillie in Scotland squad to face Denmark
An eventful period for David Goodwillie continued today when he was named in the Scotland squad for next Wednesday's friendly with Denmark at Hampden Park.[LNB]Scotland manager Craig Levein had confirmed on Sunday that Blackburn and Rangers target Goodwillie would return to his squad and there were few surprises when he named a 24-man pool.[LNB]Levein will use the clash to prepare for home games against the Czech Republic and Lithuania at the start of September in Euro 2012 qualifying.[LNB] National service: David Goodwillie is in the Scotland squad to face Denmark[LNB]Goalkeepers Matt Gilks and Iain Turner are the only uncapped players selected, while there is no place for captain Darren Fletcher as he builds up his fitness following a virus. [LNB]There are several changes to the squad named for the Carling Nations Cup games against Wales and the Republic of Ireland in May. [LNB] Leeds winger Robert Snodgrass and Tottenham full-back Alan Hutton return after injury, while Norwich defender Russell Martin, Leeds striker Ross McCormack and Wigan midfielder James McArthur drop out. [LNB]Scotland squad v DenmarkGoalkeepers: A McGregor (Rangers), I Turner (Preston), M Gilks (Blackpool)[LNB]Defenders: P Bardsley (Sunderland), G Caldwell (Wigan), C Berra (Wolves), S Crainey (Blackpool), G Hanley (Blackburn), A Hutton (Tottenham), S Whittaker (Rangers), D Wilson (Liverpool)[LNB]Midfielders: C Adam (Liverpool), B Bannan (Aston Villa), S Brown (Celtic), K Commons (Celtic), G Dorrans (West Brom), J Forrest (Celtic), J Morrison (West Brom), B Robson (Middlesbrough), R Snodgrass (Leeds)[LNB]Forwards: D Goodwillie (Dundee United), C Mackail-Smith (Brighton), K Miller (Cardiff), S Naismith (Rangers)[LNB]Goodwillie, who held talks with Blackburn over a move on Monday but is still the subject of interest from Rangers, made his only Scotland appearance in a friendly win over the Faroe Islands in November last year. [LNB]His international career was put on hold after he was charged with a serious sexual assault in January, but Levein drafted him back in after the charge was dropped last week. [LNB] Levein, who handed Goodwillie his United debut, is delighted that the 22-year-old has progressed to the stage where he is attracting such interest from Blackburn and Rangers. [LNB]Rovers were successful with a bid potentially worth a reported ?2.8million while Rangers manager Ally McCoist revealed his club were still in talks with the Tannadice board.[LNB] Levein said: 'The striking position is one that we don't have a plethora of players for. So it's good (to have him back) and it's in keeping with some of the younger lads I have been putting in to give them experience. [LNB]'I put David in that category and if you look at his form last season and the way he has started this season at Dundee United, I believe he's in the squad on merit.'[LNB] Room for improvement: Scotland lost 1-0 to Ireland on their last outing[LNB] West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans also returns after injury while Chris Maguire misses out following his move from Aberdeen to Derby.[LNB]Skipper Fletcher is not included after being left out of Manchester United's squad for their pre-season tour of the United States in order to build up his fitness at the club's training ground.[LNB]Wolves striker Steven Fletcher remains out of the international picture after asking not to be considered for the game against Northern Ireland in February.[LNB]Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is absent as he recovers from knee surgery and there is no place for James McFadden, who is without a club after leaving Birmingham following a season ruined by cruciate ligament damage.[LNB]Rangers left-back Lee Wallace is still missing despite returning from the knee injury that he suffered during Scotland's win over Liechtenstein last season.[LNB] Bring it on! Levein fancies Scots' chances of making Brazil 2014Wales boss Speed says their World Cup group is wide openEngland drawn alongside Montenegro and old foes Poland in battle to reach Brazil [LNB]
