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Villa boss McLeish urges Fletcher to end Scotland exile

Alex McLeish has urged Wolves striker Steven Fletcher to end his Scotland exile.

The Aston Villa manager believes it is a sin Fletcher's striking talent is currently lost to Scotland due to a feud with national boss Craig Levein.

McLeish admitted: "Being a Scotland fan I'd like to see Fletcher playing for Scotland for personal reasons.

"But it's his decision, his business, and you'd need to ask him about that.

"Without a doubt he's good enough for the Great Britain Olympic squad.

"He's blossomed from the young academy kid I had when I managed Hibs - even then he had a good touch and you can always recognise a kid with his talent.

"He has always had good confidence in himself."

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