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More info Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Cameron Carter-Vickers might have pulled out of American contention due to an injury at Celtic according to one former US international - but another isn't having it. The defender has been a colossus for Ange Postecoglou and scored the winner in their 3-0 Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Hearts last Saturday. He went with his country to Qatar for the World Cup last year and impressed when on the pitch, so it was a surprise to many across the water that he hasn't been selected for duty this month against Grenada and El Salvador. But popular former international Jimmy Conrad reckons it could be down to Carter-Vickers pulling up injured, asking fellow US hero Charlie Davies 'Do you think he turned it down? Maybe he is hurt?' Davies can't believe the centre-back isn't involved but does not buy into the theory presented by Conrad, adding: "The glaring omission for me is Carter-Vickers. Read More Related Articles Cameron Carter-Vickers joins Celtic pals in international exile after surprise USA squad omission Read More Related Articles Aleksander Ceferin prepares Celtic and Rangers for Champions League 'evolution' as he blasts Super League 'sharks' "His manager came out after the last performance and said he's the best performer at Celtic and in the league.

Why would you turn it down? "I don't think he turns it down, I think it's 'I am legit injured, I picked up a knock in training, some sort of muscular problem.'" Follow Record Sport on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can also follow our dedicated Rangers and Celtic podcast pages and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. Read More Related Articles Barry Robson thrilled with Aberdeen boss backing from Scott Brown as he thanks old Celtic pal Read More Related Articles Eintracht Frankfurt fans clash with police as cars set alight ahead of Napoli Champions League encounter Read More Related Articles Jim Goodwin explains why Dundee United dropped Ryan Edwards and insists skipper has part to play in survival scrap Read More Related Articles Greg Taylor Celtic issue revealed as playing through the pain barrier in Treble quest means he sits out for Scotland Read More Related Articles John Hartson brands Celtic duo's Japan snub 'crazy' and challenges coach to find him a better striker than Kyogo Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.

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