Scotland No.2 manager Peter Houston has paid tribute to Darren Fletcher who will win his 50th cap against Liechtenstein at Hampden tomorrow night.

The Manchester United midfielder will enter the SFA’s Hall of Fame in the crucial 2012 Euro qualifier against the group minnows.

Fletcher, 26, has often been accused of leaving his best form at Old Trafford, but Houston insists he is deserving of his accolade.

“For such a young guy it’s a huge achievement,” said Houston. “It’s a huge honour for him to be captain of his country and at this early age getting his 50th cap.

“So great credit to him and we are delighted for him. We still feel that he does a smashing job for his country.

“He plays consistently well for the side. The other night against Lithuania his energy levels were fantastic, he was pressing people and working hard.

“One thing Darren has shown for Scotland is that he always here and fully committed.

“We can’t expect Darren to play well in every game, but certainly, if he gives us the performance he gave us on Friday, we will be more than pleased.”

After drawing 0-0 against Lithuania, Craig Levein’s side are expected to easily pick up three points against Liechtenstein, who lost 4-0 at home to Spain in their first match.

But Houston warned: “You never get an easy game at international level – we will need to perform to win.”