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The Scotland squad for the forthcoming challenge match with Argentina was announced today by George Burley.

Goalkeepers
Craig Gordon (Sunderland)
Allan McGregor (Rangers)
David Marshall (Norwich City)

Defenders
Graham Alexander (Burnley)
Darren Barr (Falkirk)
Christophe Berra (Heart of Midlothian)
Kirk Broadfoot (Rangers)
Gary Caldwell (Celtic)
Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur)
Jamie McAllister (Bristol City)
Stephen McManus (Celtic)
Gary Naysmith (Sheffield United)

Midfield
Scott Brown (Celtic)
Kris Commons (Derby County)
Barry Ferguson (Rangers)
Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)
Paul Hartley (Celtic)
Shaun Maloney (Celtic)
James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)
Barry Robson (Celtic)

Forwards
David Clarkson (Motherwell)
Steven Fletcher (Hibernian)
Chris Iwelumo (Wolverhampton W.)
Ross McCormack (Cardiff City)
James McFadden (Birmingham City)
Kenny Miller (Rangers)

Tennent’s International Challenge Match
Scotland v Argentina
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Hampden Park. Kick off 8pm

Tickets for the glamour friendly against Argentina are now on sale. Don’t miss your chance to see George’s boys take on some of the best players in the world.

Tickets are available online or by calling 0844 481 1818. You can also buy the tickets at the Hampden Park Museum Shop or at the Official Scotland Shop at Unit 41 the Plaza Shopping Mall in East Kilbride.

The Scottish FA confirmed that they have secured a deal to play Argentina at Hampden in a Tennent’s International Challenge match on Wednesday November 19th this year.

Following extensive negotiations between the two parties, the ticket prices have been set at the same level as the forthcoming World Cup Qualifying Match against Norway. This being a significant improvement on the prices that were suggested when the prospect of the match was first discussed earlier this year.

The prices are:- Adults £25, £30 and £35. Family £18/£10.

The match will be televised live on Sky Sports with an 8pm kick-off. Details of how supporters will be able to purchase tickets will be made available in due course.

Scottish FA Chief Executive Gordon Smith said:-
“I am delighted that we have managed to strike a deal to bring Argentina to Scotland. When we were speaking to the representatives, it was clear that the Argentinians wanted to play us and were just as excited as we were about a match at Hampden.

We are very pleased that we will be able to put on the game at a pricing structure that will appeal to fans. “We want Scotland fans to see the players pit themselves against the best in the world and there are few teams better than Argentina. This is going to be a great match and a fantastic occasion and I know that George and the team will put on a show that will do the country proud.”

National Coach George Burley said:-
“We cannot wait to test ourselves against one of the best teams in the world and look forward to our fans giving the Argentinians a great Scottish Hampden welcome when they come here in November.”

George Burley today annoinced the team for the friendly match against Northern Ireland on the 20th August at Hampden Park.

Goalkeepers
Craig Gordon (Sunderland)
David Marshall (Norwich City)
Allan McGregor (Rangers)

Defenders
Darren Barr (Falkirk)
Christophe Berra (Heart of Midlothian)
Gary Caldwell (Celtic)
Callum Davidson (Preston North End)
Stephen McManus (Celtic)
Kevin McNaughton (Cardiff City)
Gary Naysmith (Sheffield United)
Steven Whittaker (Rangers)

Midfielders
Scott Brown (Celtic)
Kris Commons (Derby County)
Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)
Paul Hartley (Celtic)
James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)
Gavin Rae (Cardiff City)
Barry Robson (Celtic)
Kevin Thomson (Rangers)

Forwards
Kris Boyd (Rangers)
David Clarkson (Motherwell)
Steven Fletcher (Hibernian)
James McFadden (Birmingham City)
Kenny Miller (Rangers)