Exclusive: Scotland ramp up bid for Harvey Barnes to play for them at World Cup. Newcastle forward, who qualifies through his grandparents, is understood to be open to playing for Steve Clarke.

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has made a fresh attempt to persuade Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes to play for the country with the promise of a place in their World Cup squad.

Scotland have been trying to convince Barnes to commit to them for some time but have renewed those attempts in the last few weeks and are pushing the 28-year-old for an answer before the March international break.

Sources north of the border say Barnes is open to the switch despite previously saying he wanted to play for the country of his birth.