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Fletch boost for Iwelumo
DARREN FLETCHER has absolved Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo of any blame for Scotland’s ailing World Cup qualifying campaign.
Fletcher was responding to comments made by Scottish FA president George Peat, who pointed to Iwelumo’s infamous missed sitter against Norway last year as the reason why their World Cup qualifying hopes are now hanging in the balance.
Iwelumo is recovering from injury and unavailable for selection for the crucial double header against Macedonia and Holland, but skipper and Manchester United midfielder Fletcher insisted Iwelumo had the backing of the entire squad.
“We win and we lose as a team,” said Fletcher. “Every player makes mistakes – I’ve made hundreds of them. It was just unfortunate.”