Blackburn's Charlie Mulgrew called into Scotland squad for England clash

Charlie Mulgrew has been drafted into the Scotland squad as defensive cover for Friday's World Cup qualifier against England.

The Scottish Football Association announced that the versatile Blackburn player had been added to the group for the Wembley encounter.

Mulgrew has made four appearances for Blackburn since Scotland's double-header last month after recovering from the calf strain which cut short his Rovers debut in September.

The 30-year-old, who can play midfield, centre-back or left-back, was last involved with Scotland in the post-season friendlies against France and Italy, around the time his Celtic contract expired.