Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon has been recalled to the Scotland squad for his or her Nations League matches towards Croatia and Portugal.
The 41-year-old missed out on a spot at Euro 2024, nonetheless, has reclaimed the No 1 spot at Hearts following a double leg break – that means there isn’t a place for membership staff mate Zander Clark.
Head coach Steve Clarke has additionally given first call-ups to defenders Nicky Devlin of Aberdeen and Preston North Finish’s Liam Lindsay, plus West Ham midfielder Andy Irving.
Striker Che Adams additionally returns after damage, nonetheless, defenders Max Johnston and Scott McKenna, Aston Villa captain John McGinn and striker Tommy Conway all miss out on account of knocks.
Extra to observe.
Can Scotland finish that lengthy watch for a win?
Clarke will hope the upcoming video games towards Croatia and Portugal will see Scotland finish the longest winless run within the nation’s historical past.
The staff have misplaced 5 and drawn three of their final eight aggressive fixtures. Together with friendlies, that run stands at only one win – towards Gibraltar – in 14 matches.
On paper these late defeats to Poland and Portugal would counsel there’s little purpose to be optimistic. Nevertheless, if you take a look at the extra constructive method on the pitch, a brand new 4-2-3-1 formation and recent faces getting their alternative to make a mark – there’s but purpose to imagine for the Tartan Military.
Scotland squad in full
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Jon McCracken
Defenders: Nicky Devlin, Grant Hanley, Liam Lindsay, Ryan Porteous, Anthony Ralston, Andrew Robertson, John Souttar, Greg Taylor
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Ben Doak, James Forrest, Ryan Gauld, Billy Gilmour, Andy Irving, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Lewis Morgan
Forwards: Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland
What’s subsequent for Scotland?
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