Steve Clarke has offered an insight into why Greg Taylor was not selected in his Scotland squad for upcoming games against Spain and Cyprus.
The Celtic defender is arguably having the best season of his career under Ange Postecoglou, but there is no place for him in the international set-up for upcoming European qualifiers.
Asked about Taylor's omission, Clarke said: "I know Greg very very well. We have a good relationship. I have had a chat with him and he is fine.
"There are one or two little issues around that one, which is not for me to say. It is a Celtic matter."
Taylor has been in and out of Celtic's squad in recent weeks, but he did play the full 90 minutes as the Hoops defeated Hearts in the Scottish Cup on Saturday.
Angus Gunn will battle for the Scotland goalkeeper’s jersey with Liam Kelly and Zander Clark ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain.
The Norwich shot-stopper was named in the squad after switching allegiance from England.
Both Kelly and Clark are also uncapped but have been squad regulars recently as back-up to Craig Gordon, who is recovering from a double leg break.
Lyndon Dykes is in the squad after returning from a lengthy spell out through illness when QPR played Watford on Saturday.
Watford defender Ryan Porteous and Stoke attacker Jacob Brown are also in a largely experienced squad for the Hampden double header on March 25 and 28.
Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson as his full-back options.
There is also no place for the likes of Ryan Fraser, Anthony Ralston and David Turnbull in the 23-man group.
Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour is selected despite playing less than 90 minutes in 2023.
