Source: SKY_Sports
Gordon ready for recall
Craig Gordon has informed Scotland boss George Burley that he is ready to resume international duties.[LNB] The Sunderland keeper has made just one competitive appearance since November, with a chipped ankle bone keeping him on the sidelines.[LNB]While left kicking his heels in the Stadium of Light treatment room he has seen his standing as the undisputed No.1 for club and country come under threat.[LNB]With Marton Fulop proving to be an able deputy for the Black Cats, Gordon is facing a tough task to win his place back.[LNB]However, the 26-year-old believes he is capable of forcing his way into Ricky Sbragia's plans and expects Burley to keep faith with him when Scotland tackle Holland in a crunch 2010 World Cup qualifier on 28th March.[LNB]AbilityHe told the Scottish Sun: "Look, it wouldn't bother me at all if I hadn't played before going to Holland.[LNB]"It's not the perfect scenario for either myself or George Burley but it is something I can handle.[LNB]"I'm very confident in both my own ability and what I can offer Sunderland and Scotland - it's not arrogance but a confidence I can do the job.[LNB]"That never goes away and, regardless of being injured or not, I've never lost that.[LNB]"I'm very confident if I do get the chance to play in Amsterdam, I'll be completely ready to do so.[LNB]"I have plenty of faith in myself and if it were to be the case that I'm selected to face the Dutch without having played another league match, I'm sure I could cope with that, no problem."[LNB]
