With another qualification campaign around the corner, Steve Clarke has named his squad for the first set of World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Belarus.

The goalkeeping department was a major issue in June’s friendlies against Iceland and Lichtenstein. Steve Clarke however, has a full roster available this time round. Angus Gunn, Zander Clark and Liam Kelly the chosen three after returning from injuries.

It does remain to be seen who will take the number one shirt with Gunn and Kelly back-ups at their respective clubs meanwhile, Zander Clark has endured a difficult few weeks between the sticks at club level.

Aaron Hickey returns to the squad for the first time since 2023 when he played in a 2-0 defeat away to Spain. Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Grant Hanley and Scott McKenna remain ever present in the defensive selections.

There’s also a place for Max Johnston who has went from strength to strength since switching Motherwell for Austria. He’s just made a move to the English Championship with Derby County.

Balon D’Or nominee Scott McTominay who is the go to man for the big occasions has been called up in midfield alongside John McGinn, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, and Ryan Christie. Fresh from a move to Italian side Udinese Lennon Miller also retains his place after an impressive first showing in a Scotland jersey in June.

Ben Gannon Doak has returned from injury and makes the squad his electric pace and ability to take players on will be much welcome boost for the tartan army faithful. The youngster impressed on loan at Middlesbrough last season i and will be looking to take his impressive form in pre-season from club to country.

Lyndon Dykes is another returnee from injury who has made the squad. He will be looking to reignite his partnership with Torino forward Che Adams. George Hirst who picked up his first Scotland goal against Lichenstein returns to the squad for the qualifiers.

However, the most notable inclusion is that of Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie. The 22 year old has made a fast start to the season with 3 goals in 7 appearances including a goal of the season contender against Partizan Belgrade . It marks his first inclusion in the senior squad. He will be hoping for a chance to stake his claim for a jersey. He last scored in a Scotland jersey back in 2023 for the under-21 side.

Scotland take on Denmark on the 5th September before travelling to take on Belarus 3 days later.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn, Zander Clark, Liam Kelly

Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Max Johnston, Scott McKenna, Anthony Ralston Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney

Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon Doak, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Lennon Miller

Forwards: Ché Adams, Kieron Bowie, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst

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