Scotland name squad for September & October UEFA Nations League fixtures; John McGinn called up
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The Scots will play Nations League group games this month.
Sebastien Pocognoli has announced a 27-player Scotland team, with 12 of the Tartan Army’s World Cup stars missing out.
Scotland will compete in the UEFA Nations League against Switzerland, Slovenia, and North Macedonia, all of whom are trying to rebound from their dismal performance in the US.
Pocognoli, who succeeded Steve Clarke in the Scotland dugout, has had an immediate impact, despite the fact that a number of familiar figures are injured or have retired.
Sevilla attacker Robbie Ure and Brondby’s Luis Binks are two of five players named to their first complete Scotland team by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli.
The forthcoming Nations League games also include Celtic defender Colby Donovan, Hearts winger Josh McPake, and Swansea City’s Stephen Welsh.
There is additionally a long-awaited return for Hull City attacker Oli McBurnie, who last represented his country in 2021. Goalkeepers Scott Bain and Jon McCracken have returned after Craig Gordon announced his retirement following the World Cup.
Napoli’s Billy Gilmour joins after missing the final squad under former manager Steve Clarke due to a knee injury.
Scotland squad for September-October international window
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Goalkeepers: Scott Bain (Falkirk), Angus Gunn (San Jose Earthquakes), Liam Kelly (Rangers), Jon McCracken (Bradford City)
Defenders: Luis Binks (Brondby), Josh Doig (Sassuolo), Colby Donovan (Celtic), Luke Graham (Stoke City), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Torino), Andy Robertson (Tottenham), Kieran Tierney (Celtic), Stephen Welsh (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Josh McPake (Hearts), Lennon Miller (Udinese)
Forwards: Kieron Bowie (Sassuolo), Findlay Curtis (Rangers), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Oli McBurnie (Hull City), Robbie Ure (Sevilla), James Wilson (Hearts)
Which group are Scotland in?
They are in Group E.
Who will they face in the Nations League?
They will face Switzerland, Slovenia and North Macedonia.
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