If Fletcher played for us, don't you think he'd just be considered a very ordinary player.
Because imo, that is what he is. Lacks pace, isn't the strongest of tacklers and is hardly a goal threat.
Agree with 6, Fletcher isn't special at all.
The new Beckham my ass..
He'll might become what Souey used to call "a proper player" in the future for all I know, but at the present he's far from it - from what I have seen.
Makes wrong choices, tries to play on abilities he just does not have. Look to Dickov, Darren, he knows what he's capable of and what he's not capable of.
The only two quality players is IMO Barry Ferguson and James McFadden. Haven't seen the youngsters much, like Pearson, but from the XI that played against Norway, they were the only positives.
Well, obviously Dickov is a threat to every team, but that's just because he's such a hardworking player.
EDIT: Naysmith is also a fairly good player, forgot about him..
I do think Fletcher is very talented, his performances for Scotland vs Lithuania and Holland last year certainly confirmed it. He also has Champions League experience, albeit limited, credentials that are like rocking horse ###### in the Scotland squad.
Naysmith is also an excellent player, and I fully agree with Shev re: Winters. Stephen Pearson has bundles of potential, as does Shaun Maloney. Gallagher should also be in the squad.
There are plenty of Scottish players good enough to beat Moldova and the Faroes. The current state of affairs is down solely to the manager.