McFadden injury blow for Scotland as Birmingham star is ruled out

03 March 2010 11:31
James McFadden has been ruled out of Scotland's friendly against the Czech Republic through injury.   [LNB]The Birmingham midfielder has been struggling with a groin strain but was named in Craig Levein's starting 11 for the clash at Hampden.   [LNB]However, he failed to prove his fitness on Wednesday morning and will be replaced by West Brom's Graham Dorrans.   [LNB]Lee Wallace - who had been a slight concern after taking a head knock at the weekend - has been passed fit for Levein's first game in charge. [LNB] Czech out: McFadden (left) was at Hampden for the launch of the news Scotland kit on Monday but the fans' favourite will not be running out against the Czech Republic [LNB] Don't boo Kris Boyd: Craig Levein urges Scotland fans to get behind returning Rangers strikerNew Scotland manager Craig Levein is quick to banish the boozeHand injury rules Burnley striker Fletcher out of Czech Republic testEngland eighth in FIFA rankings ahead of Argentina as Spain hold top spot[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail