Fletcher in a 'unique situation' with Scotland
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Tyler Fletcher's call-up to the Scotland World Cup squad is likely a dream come true, says Manchester United academy director Stephen Torpey.
Fletcher received a late call-up when Napoli's Billy Gilmour pulled out through injury, and the 19-year-old will be hoping to make his first appearance against Morocco on Friday.
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"Having known the family and having known Tyler for a very long time, I feel super proud on a personal and professional level for him and for us," Torpey told BBC Radio Manchester.
"We know there have been a lot of people who would have been working for many, many years to support him and hopefully this is just another milestone of a long career that he has.
"Super proud and it does make you realise that the dreams that some of these young players have when they're growing up can sometimes come true. I'm sure that's the case here with Tyler."
Fletcher has been following in his father Darren's footsteps by playing for Scotland, while his twin brother and fellow United team-mate Jack, has represented England at youth level.
"It's a situation that is pretty unique to him," Torpey said. "Your father is an ex-player but also your twin brother is a player.
"He's always handled it with calmness and a quiet confidence in his ability and also recognises that he's going at his own pace in his own world and we don't have to increase or slow that pace down at any point.
"We just have to have that strong belief and work together and collaborate to help him achieve his potential."
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