Steve Clarke has named a robust Nations League squad forward of the nation's upcoming important triple header – with Ryan Fraser introduced in from the chilly.
The nationwide crew boss does not have his issues to hunt with skipper Andy Robertson on the sidelines for the crunch doubler with Ukraine, which is sandwiched between internet hosting the Republic of Eire at Hampden. Scotland have a combating probability of topping the group, nonetheless, the disastrous away defeat in Dublin nonetheless looms massive.
Robertson's absence shall be keenly felt however Scotland stay robust at full-back, with Kieran Tierney, Nathan Patterson, Aaron Hickey, Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor in a position to fill a number of slots throughout the backline.
Fraser returns after apologising from Clarke for withdrawing from the squad for a World Cup qualifying double header towards Denmark and Moldova final yr solely to then be pictured in coaching along with his membership Newcastle United on the identical day. There's additionally a spot for Ryan Porteous and Scott McKenna, with each aiming for prolonged sport time for his or her nation. Jacob Brown is included, however Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes and Ryan Christie will seemingly battle it out for 2 spots forward of mammoth run of fixtures. Scotland host Ukraine on September 21, Republic of Eire on September 24 after which once more Ukraine away on September 28.
GOALKEEPERS
Craig Gordon Liam Kelly Jon McLaughin
DEFENDERS
Grant Hanley Jack Hendry Aaron Hickey Scott McKenna Nathan Patterson Ryan Porteous Anthony Ralston Greg Taylor Keiran Tierney
MIDFIELDERS
Stuart Armstrong Billy Gilmour Ryan Jack John McGinn Callum McGregor Kenny McLean Scott McTominay David Turnbull
FORWARDS
Che Adams Jacob Brown Ryan Christie Lyndon Dykes Ryan Fraser
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