International Friendly Preview: Japan - Scotland (Goal.com)

Andrew Southwick, Goal.com UK 8 minutes ago Kick Off: Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 23:00 BST Nissan Stadium, Yokohama Following Stephen Ireland's claims that more players will join him in retiring from international football, perhaps this week's mass Scotland exodus is ominous. Ten players have now pulled out of the original squad to face Japan. That ten does not even include high profile players like James McFadden, Kenny Miller, David Weir, Ross McCormack, Kris Commons and Paul Hartley - all of whom were not even on George Burley's list. The Tartan Army are currently at least one year away from being able to support their country in a competitive match, having failed to qualify for the World Cup play-offs, and of course next summer's main event in South Africa. Burley may find his most difficult test in the next 12 months... [read full story]                    

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