Scotland manager Craig Levein has revealed American teenager Jack McBean is just one of a number of players on his radar as he looks to strengthen the national team for the future.

Levein’s chief scout Michael Oliver confirmed at the weekend that the 16-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy striker is a player the Scots are keeping tabs on.

The Scotland boss says the youngster is an example of just how far he is willing to extend his search to find the best possible players for his team.

Levein said: “He’s a young lad and he’s one of a number we are looking at.

“We are looking quite extensively, all over the globe almost, to try to find the people who are eligible to play for the national team.

“He’s just a young lad whose name came up. He’s got a contract in the States and he’s of a standard that would be of interest to us.

“But he’s just a kid and he’s a long way away from playing full international football.

“It’s an example of just how wide the net is that we are using to try to catch people.”

McBean, who is on international duty at the Under-17 World Cup in Mexico, was born in the United States but his parents are Scottish.

Levein added: “Michael spoke to his father. If he does qualify to play for Scotland, it would be between the player, his parents and ourselves.”