Fletcher joins Scotland

ByTNT Sports

Updated 07/10/2011 at 10:09 GMT+1

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher has made a dramatic recovery from tonsillitis ahead of the must-win Euro 2012 qualifier in Liechtenstein.

2011 Scotland Darren Fletcher

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Manager Craig Levein had ruled the Manchester United midfielder out of Saturday's game, but Fletcher has flown out to the team's base in Switzerland ahead of a training session on Friday afternoon.

Levein said: "Darren will arrive today and I have not 100 per cent ruled him out of tomorrow. He feels better. I have to wait to see him and assess him. If the medical team gives him the thumbs up he will play, if not he is 100 per cent certain to be involved on Tuesday (against Spain)."

The news comes as a major boost for the Scots, who are clinging on to a slim hope of Euro 2012 qualification.

In order to take the runners-up spot in Group I, they must beat Liechtenstein at the Rheinpark Stadion and take something from a trip to Spain on Tuesday, while hoping the Czech Republic slip up in their games against Spain and Lithuania.

Levein also expects striker Kenny Miller to be fit following a groin injury, although the Cardiff City player will only have a light training session on Friday.