Steve Clarke names Scotland squad for Nations League games

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the upcoming Nations League games.

The National Team take on Poland at Hampden on Thursday, September 5, before travelling to play Portugal the following Sunday.

It will be their first games since a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign that ended in defeat to Hungary in their final group game.

Former Dundee United midfielder Ryan Gauld, who is now at Vancouver Whitecaps, has been included in the squad for the first time since 2016.

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for our UEFA Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal next month.

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He is one of four uncapped players selected along with Robby McCrorie, Ben Doak and full-back Max Johnston.

McCrorie is one of three goalkeepers – joining Angus Gunn and Zander Clark.

In defence they have Johnston, Grant Hanley, Scott McKenna, Ryan Porteous, John Souttar, Greg Taylor, Anthony Ralston and Andy Robertson.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has retired from international football leaving a midfield of Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, James Forrest, Lewis Morgan, Ben Doak and Ryan Gauld.

Up top Clarke will have Lawrence Shankland, Che Adams, Tommy Conway and Lyndon Dykes to choose from.