Yorkshire Tartan Army

Good News! Scotland boss George Burley has confirmed Barry Ferguson will return to the side for Wednesday's friendly with Argentina. Ferguson has not played since the Italy game last year at Hampden park because of injury, but is now ready to make his first start under new manager George Burley. The midfielder has proved his fitness by playing in Rangers' last two games after recovering from the ankle surgery which has kept him sidelined for so long now. "Barry is going to start, and we will have a look at it," said Burley. "He's back from a long-term injury and he has played two 90 minutes for Rangers. It's good to have him back, and we are pleased he is fit again. But we will see how it goes." Ferguson admitted he had one eye on the Argentina game as he worked on regaining his fitness. "It's obviously a game that everyone in the squad, not just myself, is desperate to play in. Argentina are one of the best teams about and have some fantastic players. When I found out we were going to be playing them, it was one of the games I was desperate to get back and get involved in - and thankfully my rehab has gone well." Ferguson admits facing Argentina's new manager, Diego Maradona has added extra spice to the clash and he is a big fan of the former World Cup winner. "Obviously I watched him when I was a younger boy, he is a legend up in Scotland and we know the reason why. He was a fantastic player and it's great to be involved against Maradona. They also have some exceptional players and it is a good test for us." Interestingly, Maradona scored his first international goal at Hampden Park in 1979, a moment which remains close to his heart. He said: "I feel very pleased to be back here in Scotland and I'm very much aware of apparently how popular I am. It is great to think that at some point I have made them (the Scottish fans) so happy, and if I get the chance to make them happy again in the future that would be marvellous. "It is something which is very special for me, it was very nice to start out here and get my first international goal here. What I want to do in terms of repaying them is offer up a great spectacle tomorrow night, I really want to show them a feast of football and hope it is an entertaining game." But Scotland assistant manager, Terry Butcher has refused to shake his hand. Butcher, was in the England side beaten by Argentina in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final in Mexico, when Maradona scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal. That now legendary goal made him public enemy No.1 in England but conversely a hero and legend to Scotland supporters all over, and Butcher admitted on Tuesday that he would never forgive Maradona for the goal and will not shake his hand on the touchline. When asked about it, Maradona replied "I just don't understand why Butcher would take this attitude. Let Butcher get on with his own life and I'll get on with my life. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, if he doesn't shake my hand, I'll still be alive tomorrow." He also countered with "England won the world cup with a goal that didnt cross the line, why should people judge me?" how does it go? oh Diego Maradona....!