John Fleck tests positive for coronavirus

The midfielder is with the Scotland squad in Spain as they prepare for Euro 2020

Published 1st Jun 2021
Last updated 1st Jun 2021

Scotland midfielder John Fleck has tested positive for Covid-19 while in Spain with Steve Clarke's squad, the Scottish Football Association has announced.

The Sheffield United ace has been ruled out of Wednesday's friendly against the Netherlands in Portugal.

The 29-year old is showing no symptoms and will now follow Spanish coronavirus rules and self-isolate at the Scots' training base in La Finca.

Fleck could also miss this weekend's clash against Luxembourg.

An SFA spokesman added: "The rest of the squad was retested for Covid-19 and returned negative results today.''

Scotland are in Spain for the first part of their build-up to Euro 2020 - their first major tournament in 23 years.

Clarke's side face Czech Republic, England and Croatia in their three group games but before that they will take on Holland and then have a friendly away to Luxembourg on June 6.