Ferguson, McGregor dropped by Scotland

Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor have been dropped for Scotland's World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night following a breach of discipline, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed.

It is understood the Rangers duo were involved in a drinking session at Scotland's Loch Lomond base after they returned from Saturday's 3-0 defeat by Holland in Amsterdam.

An SFA spokesman told PA Sport: "We can confirm that there has been a breach of team discipline. This has been dealt with within the squad."

The spokesman added: "The focus is victory on Wednesday evening and we will be going all out for three points."

It is alleged that Ferguson, 31 and McGregor, 27, carried on drinking in front of guests at the Cameron House Hotel hours after their team-mates had drifted off to their rooms, much to George Burley's anger.

Ferguson failed to appear at Tuesday's press conference at Dumbarton as Burley hinted at "big decisions" to be made with regards team selection.

The incident throws into disarray Burley's plans for the crunch game for the Scots who need all three points if they are to have a chance of qualifying for South Africa through the play-offs as a second-placed country.

"There's a lot of big decisions to be made," Burley said. "I will speak to my staff but it's one where I need to back my own judgment.

"I won't worry about other factors, simply what I feel will be the best team to win."