sentences:  Barr earned his first cap for Scotland in a 0–0 friendly draw against Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on 20 August 2008, becoming the first Falkirk player to play for Scotland since John White in 1959.He retained his place and was named in George Burley's squad for Scotland's World Cup qualifying matches against Macedonia and Iceland.Barr had already featured in the Scotland 'B' team, playing in a 2–2 draw with Finland in February 2007.