Gribz 840 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Alex McLeish is hoping to convince Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor to turn his back on England and play for Scotland. The 20-year-old has played for England Under-21s and is also eligible to play for his father's homeland, Nigeria. Scotland coach Roy Aitken said: "It's part of my job working for Scotland but based in England to keep up to date with things. "I speak to club managers all the time concerning players eligible to play." English-born Agbonlahor, who has become a first-team regular at Villa Park this season, has a Nigerian father and a Scottish mother. That gives him a choice of three countries for which to play. He has already turned out for England's Under-21 side three times. But he angered boss Stuart Pearce after failing to respond to phone calls while on holiday after being called up for the Uefa Under-21 Championships. The dispute could now pave the way for a Scotland career. Aitken has been keeping tabs on players eligible for Scotland, with Derby Count's Steve Howard having already revealed McLeish's interest. "Gabriel certainly comes into that category, as does James Morrison at Middlesbrough, despite being born in Darlington," added Aitken. That would be a great addition for the national team. He has unreal pace and can play right, middle and left. Hopefully he follows Quashies footsteps. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I agree. If Eck can convince him to play for Scotland then I'll be a happy chappy. Had a fantastic 1st season with Villa and at one point was scoring the majority of their goals. James Morrison? Not really heard or saw much of this guy. Is he 1st pick for Middlesboro? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlock 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Scott Brown and Chrissy Burke will be well pee'd off. Have to agree though that he is a better player than both. Doubt he'll play for us but let's see. We're flying high in the world rankings at the mo, 14th I believe so maybe that and the fact we're not far off the top of our qualifying group may sway his decision in favour of us and NOT Englandshire or Nigeria ! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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