From safc.com Jon McLaughlin will be available for selection when Sunderland host Wycombe Wanderers next weekend. The goalkeeper was called up to Alex McLeish’s squad for Scotland’s upcoming Nations League games against Albania and Israel. However, he will remain on Wearside and be available for the Lads’ Sky Bet League One clash against Wycombe next Saturday. Speaking to safc.com, Jack Ross explained why and thanked the Scotland boss for his understanding. “I spoke to Alex [McLeish] yesterday and I had a chat to Jon before that,” Ross explained. “I was very clear to Alex that in terms of the international set up, and not just becasue I’m Scottish, I would never stand in the way of any of our players being involved.” He continued: “We’re in a unique situation where we have international players and our games aren’t automatically called off. “That’s a challenge for the international managers as well, as they’re selecting their squad on who they would like available. “I had a good chat with Alex and explained that our game against Wycombe was going ahead, and Jon is obviously third choice in that squad. “Between us, we agreed that it would be good for Jon to continue to play with us in that fixture, so I’m very grateful to Alex for how helpful and understanding he was. “It certainly wasn’t on Jon’s behalf, or because of a lack of desire to play for his country.”
