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Tyler Fletcher earns surprise World Cup call for Scotland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:34 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Tyler Fletcher earns surprise World Cup call for Scotland

Summary

Tyler Fletcher, a 19-year-old talent from Manchester United, has been named in Scotland's World Cup squad by coach Steve Clarke. Fletcher made his international debut recently in a friendly against Curacao, despite having only 17 minutes of senior football experience. His selection has sparked pride at Manchester United, with academy director Stephen Torpey expressing hope that this opportunity will lead to further contributions from the young player. Fletcher’s twin brother, Jack, has chosen to represent England in the tournament, adding a unique element to the siblings' differing national paths.

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By the Numbers

•Fletcher played in a friendly against Curacao on May 30.
•Stephen Torpey highlighted the pride felt at Manchester United.
•Fletcher has only 17 minutes of senior football experience.
•His brother Jack is representing England at the World Cup.

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5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd's pride at Fletcher World Cup call

What they're saying

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Manchester United's academy director Stephen Torpey has spoken of the immense pride felt at Old Trafford over Tyler Fletcher's shock World Cup call. Fletcher was picked in the Scotland squad by coach Steve Clarke despite having just 17 minutes' experience of senior football prior to making his international bow in the friendly victory over Curacao at Hampden Park on 30 May. Fletcher elected to play for Scotland, while twin brother Jack has plumped for England, where the pair were born.
— Yahoo Sports

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