Rangers teen Charlie McCann is needed by Northern Eire with Ian Baraclough hoping the teenage midfielder will swap worldwide allegiance from the Republic of Eire.
McCann was watched by Baraclough and his assistant Jimmy Nicholl as he starred in Rangers B group’s 2-0 win over Broomhill within the Lowland League on Friday evening.
The Northern Eire bosses additionally forged an eye fixed over youth internationals Kyle McClelland and Ross McCausland within the victory in Alloa as they give the impression of being to the longer term.
Nevertheless it was 19-year-old McCann, who made his Gers prime group debut as a second half sub within the Scottish Cup win at Annan final month, who stood out.
Baraclough may very well be tempted to clean up his squad with youthful gamers for a pleasant double header on the finish of the month.
Northern Eire are out of the operating for a spot on the World Cup later this 12 months however have friendlies away to Luxembourg and at dwelling to Hungary organized.
Former Manchester United teen McCann is highly-rated at Ibrox after making the transfer north final summer season.
The English-born playmaker turned out for England at U16 stage earlier than declaring for Eire who he has represented as much as U19 stage. However he additionally qualifies for Northern Eire.
Defender McClelland, 20, made his Northern Eire U21 debut in a 3-0 European Championship qualifying defeat to Spain final October.
Midfielder McCausland has turned out recurrently for the NI U19 aspect.
Baraclough and Nicholl additionally took in Kilmarnock’s 0-0 draw with Dunfermline on Saturday with Kyle Lafferty beginning up entrance for Killie and Lewis McCann - who has 4 Northern Eire U21 caps - main the road for the Pars.