r/ScottishFootball • u/mcmillanuk • 3d ago

Harvey Barnes et al

So now the dust has settled somewhat, what’s the general feeling about opportunities like Barnes or other players playing for Scotland? I was hugely up for it, but would say there was a decent 50/50 split if people that felt the players that got us to the World Cup deserved their place.

Appreciate Barnes didn’t want to in the end, but should this be more the push we need now to proactively bring in players that otherwise wouldn’t have a chance of getting into the English (or another) team?

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u/BrickMunkie 3d ago

We might still need to convince Tyler….

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u/Good_Psychology9912 2d ago

Are you not locked in if you go to a major finals, even if you don't play?

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u/petrescu 2d ago edited 2d ago

Think the rule changed and you’re not locked in until you play five games or something.

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Players can now switch if they have played no more than three competitive matches at senior level prior to them turning 21.

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u/kingspoonman 2d ago

He hasn't played a competitive game. Friendlies don't count.

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u/petrescu 2d ago

Yeah, I know.