Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the upcoming European 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain.
The Dark Blues will aim to get their campaign off to a flying start with two home fixtures to kick-start their qualifiers.
Cyprus will visit Hampden Park on Saturday, March 25, with a kick-off of 2pm.
Spain are next up at the national stadium on Tuesday, March 28, with a kick-off of 7:45pm.
Goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been named in the 23-man squad for his first Scotland call-up. He will compete with Liam Kelly and Zander Clark for a starting spot in goal, with Craig Gordon missing out as he continues his recovery from injury.
Scotland are boosted by the return of Callum McGregor, who missed November's friendly against Turkiye through injury. The midfielder is in line to win his 50th cap against Cyprus.
🏴 Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for our upcoming @EURO2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain. ➡️ Read more: https://t.co/7RtndgcYFV pic.twitter.com/TZnREeMNI4
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) March 14, 2023
Full-back Aaron Hickey is also back after missing that match, while Nathan Patterson has recovered from an injury to bolster the defence.
Lyndon Dykes takes his place in the squad having recently returned for Queens Park Rangers after recovering from illness.
The Cyprus match will represent Scotland’s first competitive test since securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Ukraine to top their Nations League group in September.
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers Zander Clark Heart of Midlothian Angus Gunn Norwich City Liam Kelly Motherwell
Defenders Liam Cooper Leeds United Grant Hanley Norwich City Jack Hendry Club Brugge Aaron Hickey Brentford Nathan Patterson Everton Ryan Porteous Watford Andy Robertson Liverpool Kieran Tierney Arsenal
Midfielders Stuart Armstrong Southampton Billy Gilmour Brighton Lewis Ferguson Bologna Ryan Jack Rangers John McGinn Aston Villa Callum McGregor Celtic Kenny McLean Norwich City Scott McTominay Manchester United
Forwards Che Adams Southampton Jacob Brown Stoke City Ryan Christie Bournemouth Lyndon Dykes Queens Park Rangers
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