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Eric McGowan

Former Irvine Meadow ace earns World Cup call-up for Scotland

Former Irvine Meadow player and manager Gareth Turner is hoping to lead Scotland to World Cup glory.

The 39-year-old is part of a squad of homegrown aces in Thailand for the 14th Seniors World Cup.

The Scots squad, co-managed by Kilwinning Rangers legend Alan McTurk,  arrived in Bangkok today (Friday, May 31) ahead of the competition kicking off on Monday.

They will play a friendly on Saturday before finding out who they will face in Sunday's draw.

Notable inclusions in the squad are Kevin Finlayson (ex-Morton) and former St Mirran star Scott Walker.

Teams are made up of one goalkeeper aged 38 and above,three players aged 38-43; four players aged 44-49 and three players aged 49 and over.

Sides face a heavy schedule of five games in six days. All matches are split between the National Stadium, Bangkok and Thepsakin Stadium, Bangkok.

The competition was established in 2006 as a fundraiser for the victims of the 2004 tsunami and their familes.

It has been held annually ever since with different regions of the country given the honour of hosting the event.

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