Summary
FRIDAY'S news that Darren Fletcher's contract at Manchester United had been extended to 2009 sealed a wonderful week for the 21year-old midfielder from Dalkeith. His performance, and goal, against Slovenia on Wednesday night also challenged the oft-quoted assertion that Scotland no longer produces quality young players.
The quality may not be matched by quantity, and Fletcher still has a long way to travel before he is absolutely top drawer by Manchester United - never mind international - standards. Nevertheless, he is not the only Scottish youngster being coveted by the Premiership side.See the full content of this document
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Scottish Youngsters Still Taking Road South Hearts
Last July, David Gray, a 16-year-old Midlothian schoolboy on a Form D contract with Hearts, moved south to Old Trafford. Now Alex Ferguson's club are tracking another 16-year-old Hearts youngster, Daniel Galbraith.
Craig Levein was the man...See the full content of this document
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