Colin Hendry handed six-match ban

Scotland international Colin Hendry has been banned for

Scotland international Colin Hendry has been banned for

six international matches for elbowing San Marino'sNicola Albani in a World Cup qualifier at Hampden Parklast month.

The defender has also been fined 10,000 Swiss francsover the incident which saw the 19-year-old Albanireceive treatment in hospital.

The verdict will almost certainly mean the end of35-year-old Hendry's illustrious international careerafter 51 caps.

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