Berra in Scotland Squad - Ipswich Town News
Town defender Christophe Berra has be named in the Scotland squad for their friendly against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday 5th March.
The 29-year-old centre-half has previously won 28 full caps and has scored two goals, in addition to appearances at U21 and B levels.
Berra's central defensive partner Tommy Smith will not be involved with New Zealand in Japan during the international week having asked to be omitted in order to concentrate on Town's play-off push.
Scotland: Matt Gilks (Blackpool), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Hull City), Phil Bardsley (Sunderland), Christophe Berra (Ipswich Town), Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa), Russell Martin (Norwich City), Andrew Robertson (Dundee United), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City), Charlie Adam (Stoke City), Ikechi Anya (Watford), Barry Bannan (Crystal Palace), Scott Brown (Celtic), Chris Burke (Birmingham City), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), James Forrest (Celtic), James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion), Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic), Robert Snodgrass (Norwich City), Steven Fletcher (Sunderland), Ross McCormack (Leeds United), Steven Naismith (Everton) .
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