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Sunderland boss tetchy over Scotland coach comments

Ricky Sbragia has told George Burley to concentrate on managing Scotland and he'll do the same at Sunderland. Burley has expressed concern at Scotland keeper Craig Gordon's lack of first team action in the Premier League.

Sbragia said: "What George can do is not play him, it's as simple as that. If George doesn't think he is capable of playing, then don't play him. But I'll put my money on him playing against Holland, I'll tell you that now, when it comes."

He added: "George should just really concern himself with managing Scotland.

"He is obviously talking to him and is concerned about it, but I pick the team, I make the decisions.

"I don't tell George who to pick, and I would imagine Craig Gordon will play for Scotland."

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