By Paul Marshall
June 6 2003

Motherwell manager Terry Butcher expects top goalscorer James McFadden to still be playing in claret and amber next season despite a lot of interest in the youngster. It's reported that Rangers, Celtic, Everton and Preston are tracking the 20 year old. Terry told BBC Sport " I would fully expect him to start next season with us because he's only had one full season, and out of that he missed nine games, six through suspension and three through injury. "



" He has had a long and difficult season, as have Motherwell. James has done very well in some games and average to poor in others, just like any other young player. "



" James will be far, far better for the experience of that full season and I fully expect a lot more interest when he starts for us and does well in the SPL next season. "



" I fully expect James to be here, and I would with other players here who are attracting big interest. "





McFadden pulled on a Scotland shirt against Austria


Today McFadden was ruled out of the Scotland squad to face Germany at Hampden on Saturday due to a stress fracture of two bones in his foot. Terry added " This has ruled him out of Scotland contention and he needs to rest up for the new season. Then he is looking forward to coming back for pre-season with us. "