Source: Eurosport
Miller fears Gordon absence
Scotland striker Kenny Miller admits the loss of Craig Gordon for next month's World Cup qualifier against Norway would be a major blow for the nation, but he believes the national team has enough resources to cope without the Sunderland goalkeeper if necessary.
Gordon underwent knee surgery at the end of last season but is still experiencing pain, leading Black Cats boss Steve Bruce to voice concerns about him being fit for the start of the new season.
"If he is going to be out, it's going to be a massive loss," admitted Miller. "He came back in against Iceland after being left out of the Holland game and he was outstanding. He had a really good double-save at the end of the match which basically won us the game so he would be a big loss."
He added: "But I think we've got more than capable people to come in and deputise for Craig Gordon if he's going to be out."
Allan McGregor would have been the natural choice to replace Gordon but the Rangers goalkeeper was told he is unlikely to feature for the national team again following his involvement in the infamous "Boozegate" affair.
His antics also cost him his place in the Rangers first team and Ibrox team-mate Neil Alexander could now be set for a recall to the Scotland squad, albeit Cardiff's David Marshall is likely to be handed the gloves for the clash in Norway.
Miller added: "Allan is an option but it has obviously been reported that he won't be considered for selection.
"We've got David Marshall, who is more than capable of coming into the fold and doing a good job. He's a quality keeper as well."
