Scotland boss Steve Clarke has handed Leeds United a fresh fitness boost after Liam Cooper was called-up for international duty later this month. The Whites defender has been absent from Leeds' last three matchday squads and not appeared in the Premier League for seven games in the Whites battle against relegation, but is set to feature for his country in the upcoming international break.
Clarke's side begin their qualifying campaign against Cyprus on Saturday, 25 March before hosting Spain three days later. Cooper has not played 90 minutes since defeat to Nottingham Forest in Jesse Marsch's last game in charge.
The Whites skipper has started just 12 of Leeds' 26 Premier League matches this term as Luke Ayling has taken the armband in his absence.