Lifted up after super display as Newcastle Man call Into National Team

Anderson has played for Scotland’s youth teams and was selected for the senior Scotland side at the most recent international break.

He left the team, though, reportedly having changed his mind about playing for Scotland and now preferring to play for England in senior football.

On the other hand, there are rumors that Barnes, a teammate from Newcastle, is considering playing for Scotland and might become available for Steve Clarke’s team in the near future.

Ferguson said that he would love to see Barnes represent Scotland but maintained that if Anderson is not interested in doing so, his nation must move on quickly.

The former Scotland star said on the Go Radio Football Show: “I would take him [Barnes] in a minute.

“At the end of the day, if he [Anderson] doesn’t want to be part of it here then move on.

 

“That’s the attitude you need to have in this place.”

 

The former midfielder admitted that while Anderson is a young player with potential, Barnes is a proven performer at the Premier League level and could be a great addition to Scotland if he makes himself available for selection.

 

“He is a fantastic young player but Harvey Barnes is a proven Premier League player.

 

“His performances at Leicester before Newcastle bought him were excellent.

 

“It’s the reason why Newcastle paid a lot of money for him.

 

“If he makes himself available, I am sure Steve Clarke will snap him up.”