Ross Stewart has once again been overlooked by Scotland boss Steve Clarke for their upcoming friendlies against Poland and Austria or Wales later this month. Clarke's decision to omit the Sunderland striker, is the Black Cats' gain ahead of an important run of fixtures this month.
Alex Neil's side take on Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium next, with a trip to League One leaders Rotherham on the horizon. The Wearsiders know Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday and Wycombe Wanderers are hot on their tail in the race for the play-offs, all three aforementioned sides have games in hand on the Black Cats.
If Sunderland are to continue their impressive unbeaten run, Stewart will be an integral part of their starting XI. The 25-year-old leads the League One goal scoring charts with 22 goals and two assists to his name.
