Scotland manager names his starting line-up to face the USA in Florida

Craig Levein has named Andy Webster and Shaun Maloney in his starting line-up.SNS Group

Craig Levein has named his starting eleven as Scotland take on the USA in Florida.

The post-season friendly in Jacksonville is one of two matches before the start of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in September.

Rangers’ Allan McGregor keeps his place in goal ahead of Craig Gordon who returned to the squad after injury.

Hearts’ Andy Webster has been rewarded for helping the club win the Scottish Cup with a starting spot beside Wigan captain Gary Caldwell.

Webster last played for his country in the 1-0 friendly win over the Czech Republic in March 2010.

Sunderland’s Phil Bardsley and Celtic’s Charlie Mulgrew will play in the full-back positions.

As expected Matt Phillips will make his first start for Scotland in midfield alongside Scott Brown, James McArthur and Barry Bannan.

Wigan’s Shaun Maloney has also made the starting eleven while Cardiff City’s Kenny Miller leads the attack.

Maloney, who helped Roberto Martinez's men retain their Barclays Premier League status, last won a cap in November 2010 against the Faroe Islands.

Scotland team to face the USA: McGregor, Bardsley, Caldwell, Webster, Mulgrew, Brown, Bannan, McArthur, Phillips, Maloney, Miller.

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