Steve Clarke announces Scotland's World Cup squad

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has announced his final squad for this summer’s World Cup.

The Scots begin their World Cup campaign in Boston on June 14 against Haiti as the Tartan Army descends on their first finals since 1998.

Scotland then take on Morocco on June 19 at 11pm, before facing off against Brazil on June 24 at 11pm.

Clarke announced his final 26-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday.

In the event of a serious injury or illness, a player can be replaced by someone from the provisional squad no later than 24 hours before their team’s first match at the World Cup.

All 48 national associations were asked to submit the provisional squad of up to 55 players to the world governing body, FIFA, before finalising their squad for the finals; however, they are not required to make those public.

Scotland squad: Who’s in and out?

Last month, Clarke, known for remaining loyal to players who have served him well, said he was “more or less set” on the 26 he intended to take to the finals.

Proven performers like John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, and captain Andy Robertson will be pivotal as Scotland aim to reach the knockout stages for the first time.

Veteran Craig Gordon, who last made an appearance for Hearts in January, makes the squad.

Southampton’s Ross Stewart has caught the eye of Steve Clarke and has been called up. The former Ross County and Sunderland player scored a crucial goal as his side reached the Championship play-off final.

Winger Findlay Curtis, who was promoted from the Scotland Under-21s for the first time in March, is in the squad following a fine end to the season on loan with Kilmarnock.

Ipswich Town frontman George Hirst also makes the 26-man squad.

The full Scotland squad is below:

Goalkeepers