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Manchester United starlet Scott McTominay turns DOWN chance to make his Scotland debut against Holland at Pittodrie

The Lancaster-born youngster has rejected the approach because he wants to see if he is selected by England

MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Scott McTominay has turned DOWN the chance to make his Scotland debut.

The talented midfielder, 20, has never represented Scotland at any level.

 Scott McTominay celebrates with Daley Blind after their second goal against Benfica
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Scott McTominay celebrates with Daley Blind after their second goal against BenficaCredit: Reuters
 McTominay has turned down chance to make Scotland debut
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McTominay has turned down chance to make Scotland debutCredit: PA:Empics Sport

But SunSport understands he was offered the chance to play against Holland in next week’s first team Pittodrie friendly.

However, the Lancaster-born youngster has rejected the approach because he wants to see if he is selected by England.

The 6ft 4in ace made his first Manchester United start against Crystal Palace in May and started last week’s League Cup win at Swansea.

Boss Jose Mourinho continued his faith in him when he played 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League group stage win over Benfica.

SunSport understands Scotland Under-21 coach Scot Gemmill and interim national boss Malky Mackay have made attempts to convince the product of the Old Trafford youth system to play for the country of his dad’s birth.

 Jesse Lingard and Scott McTominay of Manchester United chase down Pizzi of Benfica
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Jesse Lingard and Scott McTominay of Manchester United chase down Pizzi of BenficaCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Scott McTominay plays for Manchester United against Benfica on Tuesday night
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Scott McTominay plays for Manchester United against Benfica on Tuesday nightCredit: AFP or licensors
 Mackay and Gemmill have made attempts to convince the United starlet
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Mackay and Gemmill have made attempts to convince the United starletCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
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Talks have taken place with both the player and his family — to no avail.

But the SFA are refusing to give up and hope to convince him to play in the Scottish set-up.

Mourinho praised McTominay's performance on Tuesday night.


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And the Special One took the chance to sing his own praises about promoting young players, using the example of Dominic Solanke during his time at Chelsea.

Mourinho said: "In Chelsea, I selected the youngest player ever to play in the Champions League, I think, in Dominic Solanke.

"With a manager who never gives a chance to young guys.

"I am very happy for Scott, he has great stability and great personality."



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