Scotland's Craig Brown Targets Jamaican Striker for National Squad

Scotland's national squad manager, Craig Brown, has sparked controversy by targeting Ipswich Town's Jamaican striker, David Johnson, for the national team. According to reports, Johnson, who has never played north of the border, could be eligible to play against England in the Euro 2000 play-offs next month if he chooses to represent Scotland. Johnson holds a British passport, which would qualify him to play for the Scots. Brown has defended his decision, stating that every other country is trying to recruit Johnson, and that Scotland should not be left out.

Key Takeaways:

• Scotland's national squad manager, Craig Brown, is targeting Ipswich Town's Jamaican striker, David Johnson, for the national team.
• Johnson has never played north of the border but holds a British passport, which would qualify him to play for Scotland.
• Brown believes that every other country is trying to recruit Johnson and that Scotland should not be left out.
• Politicians, including Labour MP Brian Donohoe and Nats MSP Mike Russell, have backed Brown's decision.
• Former Celtic and Scotland star Tommy Gemmell disagrees, stating that a player should have Scottish parentage to represent Scotland.
• Ally McLeod, also a former Scotland manager, believes that Johnson's lack of Scottish connection makes it "bad enough playing for your country because your granny happened to be born in Scotland".

Statistics:

• David Johnson has never played north of the border.
• Johnson holds a British passport, which would qualify him to play for Scotland.
• Scotland's national squad manager, Craig Brown, is trying to recruit Johnson despite his lack of Scottish connections.
• Every other country is reportedly trying to recruit Johnson, according to Brown.
• Johnson is a top scorer in the English First Division.

Sources:

• The Scottish Sun (date not provided)
• BBC Sport (date not provided)