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One of Man Utd hero Darren Fletcher’s sons picked for England – and could face his TWIN in Scotland Auld Enemy clashes

DARREN FLETCHER’S son Jack has been picked in England’s Under-16 squad as they try to lure him from Scotlands’ clutches

The Manchester City midfielder, 15, has been named in the party that has flown to Spain and is due to make his debut this week.

Man Utd technical director Darren Fletcher
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Man Utd technical director Darren FletcherCredit: Getty
Darren Fletcher's wife Hayley with Jack and Tyler Arrivals at Manchester Utd v Spurs
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Darren Fletcher's wife Hayley with Jack and Tyler Arrivals at Manchester Utd v SpursCredit: Rex
The Fletcher likeness is unmistakeable
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The Fletcher likeness is unmistakeableCredit: Rex

It is a huge call from the twin who has previously been in the Scotland set-up but may now switch allegiance.

Jack's twin Tyler, who is also at City and another midfielder, has yet to commit to the country he will play for.

Bizarrely the pair could end up on rival sides in the international arena.

Former Manchester United midfielder Fletcher - now technical director at Old Trafford - earned 80 caps for Scotland.

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Fletcher’s sons qualify for England and Scotland given they were born south of the border.

Players can switch international allegiances right up until they make their competitive senior debut.

Both Jack and Tyler were called up for Stuart Glennie's Scotland squad for the 2022 Victory Shield, which ended with the Scots in second place behind the Republic of Ireland.

Victories against Northern Ireland and Wales set up a final-day decider against Republic of Ireland, but Stuart Glennie's side went down 4-1.

The impressive Ike Orazi made it 1-0 and the winger had a hand in the second goal for the hosts too as he was involved in build up down the left-hand side that led to Mason Melia steering in the second. 

Scotland deservedly got back into the match just before the break.

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Lewis Pirie's shot on the turn cannoned off the post and Ronan Ferns was on hand to volley home. 

However, despite enjoying lots of the ball and creating some chances, Scotland were unable to draw level, and two more late Irish goals sealed their victory. 

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