Gareth Southgate keen to persuade Scotland cap to play for England

England manager Gareth Southgate is weighing up a shock call-up for capped Scotland player Tom Cairney.

By The Newsroom Thursday, 20th September 2018, 10:19 am Updated Thursday, 20th September 2018, 10:26 am

The Fulham ace has already turned out twice for Scotland against Canada and Costa Rica, however both were friendlies.

The 27-year-old has since withdrawn from several squads due to various injuries.

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Tom Cairney has been key to Fulham in recent season (Photo: Getty)

The Scotland manager is set to call-up Cairney for next month's Nations League match-up with Israel in order to fend off Southgate's advances.

The flair player is aware of interest, according to the Scottish Sun.

Eyeing up Rice

According to reports, Southgate is also keen on a move for Republic of Ireland's Declan Rice.

The West Ham United player has been capped for Martin O'Neill's side, but never in a competitive fixture.