Rangers star Ryan Jack is OUT of Scotland’s essential World Cup play-off tie in opposition to Ukraine.
And gaffer Steve Clarke has drafted in uncapped Luton City midfielder Allan Campbell to switch him.
A calf downside means Jack will miss the sport at Hampden in addition to a possible do-or-die conflict with Wales in Cardiff on Sunday for a spot at Qatar 2022.
However that has opened the door for former Motherwell child Campbell, who has loved a terrific season within the English Championship with the Hatters.
Jack’s absence is a blow to Clarke forward of Ukraine’s go to to Glasgow and he’s but to resolve on his beginning line-up for Wednesday evening.
However he'll give Everton defender Nathan Patterson each likelihood to play regardless of his lack of video games for the Toffees and a current damage.
The 20-year-old is Clarke’s first selection right-back however he has different choices within the form of Stephen O’Donnell, Aaron Hickey and Anthony Ralston.
On the eve of Scotland ’s crucial semi-final tie, the supervisor mentioned: “There’s nonetheless a number of issues up for grabs by way of the staff as a result of we’re on the finish of a protracted season.
“I gained’t get the complete group collectively till Monday.
“From there I’ll begin to make choices and finalise the staff. Our preparation might be good, everybody will know what they need to do.
“However there are one or two choices nonetheless to be made by way of sure positions.
“Nathan isn’t going to be match match as a result of the final time he performed was for us.
“He’s been unlucky as a result of I had a chat with Frank Lampard at the moment and he was going again to begin for Everton in opposition to West Ham however acquired injured the day earlier than.
Signal as much as our File Sport e-newsletter
Get all the most recent Sports activities information despatched straight to your Inbox on daily basis by signing as much as our e-newsletter.
We cowl each morsel of data concerning your favorite membership within the type of articles, movies and podcasts.
The e-newsletter will arrive on daily basis at 12pm, providing you with a spherical up of one of the best tales we have coated that within the final 24 hours.
To enroll, merely enter your e mail handle into the hyperlink right here.
And in case you aren't already, be sure you be a part of the dialog over on our Fb teams and File Sport Instagram.
“That dominated him out for the remainder of the season which was disappointing for us as properly.
“I'll gauge Nathan when he comes into camp. When he joins up with us will probably be his first likelihood to coach with a bunch of gamers as a result of he’s been engaged on his personal.
“We’ll take a look at Nathan and make a judgement on it as we see him in coaching.”