Newcastle trio eyed by Scotland as John Carver discusses three Mags and potential call-ups

Newcastle trio eyed by Scotland as John Carver discusses three Mags and potential call-ups

Scotland assistant John Carver has admitted that ‘the door is open’ for Elliott Anderson to represent Scotland, as well as Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento who are also eligible.Â

Carver, who has spent years as part of the backroom staff at Newcastle, revealed he was at the PSG game and appreciated how ‘effective’ Anderson was when he came on.Â

 

That said, the 58-year-old does not want to put any pressure on the youngster and respected the fact that it is a huge decision to make at such a young age.

On Barnes and Livramento, Carver acknowledged that Scotland are ‘always looking to improve’, but that it has to be a two-way thing for it to work.Â

 

It’s been reported that Barnes would be open to making the switch, but it’s unclear whether Livramento is willing to fight for his place in the England squad as an exciting talent at right-back.Â

 

John Carver talking to The Herald about Elliot Anderson:

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“We have to respect and give him (Elliot Anderson) the time to make his decision. He’s a young lad, he’s developing as a player and developing in the right direction. He needs to be given a little bit of time with his family.

 

“We’ve not put him under any pressure whatsoever. I think that’s the best way to deal with it and we’ll see how it progresses in the future. We can talk about Elliot, but it’s about the people who are here and we put our energy into that.

“I normally keep my distance anyway, but Newcastle’s my football club and I was at the Champions League game the other night. When he came on he was quite effective in the game, but it’s not for me to get involved. I’ve not spoken to anyone at the football club, I’ve not spoken to him or his family, it’s about giving him time.

“The door’s open. We never put him under pressure before we called him into the squad, they came to us. So we’ll have to wait and see. We respect the fact he’s so young. It’s a big decision and we can’t get involved in that. We let them make the decision.

 

Carver on Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento:

“We’re always looking to improve it. We’re always searching, don’t worry about that. Whenever I go to a game I speak to people in the director’s box, even fans sometimes, to try and find out if there’s anyone out there.

“You have to search. Sometimes people come forward with information, but the information’s not true. But you can never stop searching because you always hope to find a hidden gem.

 

“Newcastle have a few. As well as Elliot there is Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento. They’re out there and if they’re good enough I’m sure Steve will try to get them in the squad. But it has to be a two-way thing, for sure.

“This squad’s improved over time, they continue to improve and we never rest on our laurels. We’re always looking for better, raise the standard. So for them to get into the group they have to be special.”