Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named 4 uncapped gamers in his squad for subsequent month’s Nations League matches in opposition to Poland and Portugal.
Midfielders Ben Doak of Liverpool and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld are included, as is defender Max Johnston who has impressed at SK Sturm Graz, whereas Kilmarnock’s Robby McCrorie is added as back-up to goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
Additionally returning to the group are Queens Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dykes who missed Euro 2024 as a consequence of harm, and Rangers defender John Souttar who was overlooked of Clarke’s closing group.
Lyndon Dykes returns after lacking the Euros as a consequence of an ankle ligament harm picked up throughout coaching
Nevertheless, quite a few gamers from Germany miss out together with Gers keeper Liam Kelly, defenders Jack Hendry, Ross McCrorie, Kieran Tierney and Liam Cooper, plus midfielders Stuart Armstrong and Ryan Jack.
Kieran Tierney was pressured off throughout Scotland’s draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024
Celtic captain Callum McGregor can also be not on this squad after retiring from worldwide obligation earlier this month.
Away from the taking part in squad, Clarke has added former Norwich Metropolis, West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North Finish boss Alan Irvine to his teaching workers.
Alan Irvine joined West Ham in 2017 – a decade after his first job as a supervisor
The 66-year-old – who was additionally assistant to David Moyes at West Ham – replaces James Morrison who departs after 14 months within the position.
Extra to observe…
Scotland squad in full
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark (Coronary heart of Midlothian), Angus Gunn (Norwich Metropolis), Robby McCrorie (Kilmarnock).
Defenders: Grant Hanley (Norwich Metropolis), Max Johnston (SK Sturm Graz), Scott McKenna (UD Las Palmas), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Greg Taylor (Celtic).
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth), Ben Doak (Liverpool), James Forrest (Celtic), Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion FC), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich Metropolis), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), Lewis Morgan (New York Crimson Bulls).
Forwards: Ché Adams (Torino), Tommy Conway (Middlesborough), Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers), Lawrence Shankland (Coronary heart of Midlothian).
Scotland’s Nations League fixtures
- Poland (h) – September 5
- Portugal (a) – September 8
- Croatia (a) – October 12
- Portugal (h) – October 15
- Croatia (h) – November 15
- Poland (a) – November 18
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