Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad ahead of the two crucial upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifying ties with both Greece and Denmark.
Scotland currently sit second in their respective group with at least a play-offs spot in the bag with first place also up for grabs if the Scots’ are to draw or win over Greece and defeat Denmark in Glasgow.
Steve Clarke has included Falkirk shot-stopper, Scott Bain as the Bairns keeper makes his well awaited return to the National team after impressive performances at Falkirk so far this season with Angus Gun n missing through injury.
Hearts goal machine, Lawrence Shankland returns to lead the line who hasn’t played nationally in a year. The striker has been in fine form in Gorgie with 10 goals in 15 for the Scottish Premiership league leaders.
Ross McCrorie also returns to the squad as the Bristol City man made his debut last year against Gibraltar who has impressed in the English Championship this campaign. Josh Doig is also back within the side after being an absentee in October through injury.
Andrew Robertson the Liverpool star will be aiming to make his 90th Scotland appearance should the full-back feature in both ties.
The squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Scott Bain (Falkirk), Craig Gordon (Hearts), Liam Kelly (Rangers).
Defenders: Josh Doig (Sassulo), Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (AL-Etiffaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic).
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), Scott McTominay (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Lennon Miller (Udinese).
Forwards: Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham City), George Hirst (Ipswich), Che Adams (Torino).
