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FC·INJURY·May 31, 2026 06:16 AM ET

Scotland Call Up Manchester United Teen After Gilmour World Cup Injury

Scotland lose midfield cover before World Cup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 311 min read
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What happened: Scotland called up teenage Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher after Billy Gilmour was ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. Gilmour was hurt in Saturday's friendly against Curacao and will miss the tournament.

Why it matters: The change forces Scotland to adjust its midfield depth just before the squad travels for the World Cup. Fletcher's inclusion adds a young option, but it also underscores how quickly late warmup injuries can reshape tournament plans.

By the numbers: Gilmour was forced off after just over 40 minutes against Curacao. Scotland won the friendly 4-1 before making the replacement call.

What to watch: Watch whether Fletcher is used as Scotland's next squad updates will clarify how the midfield pecking order changes.

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