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Scott McTominay returns to squad as James Penrice earns first Scotland call-up

Sebastian Pocognoli has named a 26-man squad for Nations League ties against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Scott McTominay, Ché Adams and Kieran Tierney are set to return to the Scotland squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures, with Rangers defender James Penrice earning his first call-up.

The left-back, on loan from AEK Athens, features in the 26-man squad for ties against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Sébastien Pocognoli’s side require two victories if they are to have any chance of earning a play-off for promotion into League B of the Nations League.

McTominay returns to the squad after undergoing a heart procedure, with Adams bolstering the attack after also missing the previous camp through injury.

Kristi Montgomery of Blackburn Rovers has kept his spot after replacing an injured Kenny McLean in the previous Scotland squad.

McLean, Josh Doig, Colby Donovan, Scott McKenna, James Wilson and Lennon Miller – who all featured in Pocognoli’s first squad as manager – miss out this time around.

During the last international break, captain Andy Robertson became the second male player to reach 100 Scotland caps.

He could surpass Sir Kenny Dalglish’s record of 102 if he features in both of the November matches.

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie also returns to Pocognoli’s squad after scoring his 11th goal for his country against Slovenia in October, and can earn his 75th cap during this camp.

Scotland host North Macedonia at Hampden on Friday, November 13, having secured a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture during the last international break.

They will then travel to face Switzerland in St Gallen on Monday, November 16.

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