According to the Telegraph, Scott McTominay was persuaded by legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to play for Scotland.
McTominay met with new Scotland manager Alex Mcleish last week, with the midfielder being eligible to play for Scotland through his Father, who is from Helensburgh in Dumbartonshire.
The youngster’s grandfather this week told The National that it was former United boss Sir Alex who convinced McTominay to put his allegiances with Scotland.
McTominay’s grandfather told the National that; “Sir Alex Ferguson was keen for Scott to play for Scotland as well. He was up front about it. I know that for a fact. I can say that without fear of getting contradicted. That has been kept under wraps. He and Jose Mourinho were both quite keen on it over the last month or two.
“Sir Alex Ferguson has been very good with Scott over the years. He gave him his first contract with Manchester United when he was 16 before he retired and then made sure it was extended when he was 18. He seems to get on well with him. I have seen them talking.”
McTominay is now eligible for Scotland’s two friendlies in March, with Alex Mcleish making his return to the Scottish managerial job with games against Costa Rica and Hungary.
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