Archie Gray receives Scotland pitch through his DAD as Scot Gemmill turns to pals act to convince Leeds United star

Scot Gemmill has revealed he is trying to convince Archie Gray to join the Scotland cause – through the Leeds United superkid’s dad.

Scotland defender Liam Cooper this week said he’s trying to persuade the 17-year-old youngster, who was linked with a £40 million move to Liverpool, to switch international allegiances and play for Scotland. And Gemmill has already put a word in after meeting his former Nottingham Forest teammate Andy Gray, who won two caps for Scotland and is Archie’s father.

He said: “His father was an ex-teammate of mine at Nottingham Forest and bumped into him recently at a game. So I obviously spoke to him and he explained his son’s situation to me. Of course he is a really good player. To my knowledge, he has come through the England pathway. His dad knows there is an interest from us. It’s one of these situations and we have to respect whatever decision he makes.”

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