Scotland's Squad Shake-Up: Tierney Sidelined, Cooper, Taylor, and Brown Get the Call-Up!
Liam Cooper, Greg Taylor, and Jacob Brown join the Scotland squad as Kieran Tierney, Elliot Anderson, and Lawrence Shankland miss out Scotland faces Spain in a Euro 2024 qualifier on October 12 and France in a friendly on October 17
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has made three alterations to his team for a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain and a friendly match in France.
Liam Cooper from Leeds United has rejoined the squad, accompanied by Celtic's defender Greg Taylor. Unfortunately, Kieran Tierney is unable to participate due to a hamstring injury sustained during his loan spell at Real Sociedad.
Hearts skipper Lawrence Shankland has been excluded from the lineup, along with Newcastle United's Elliot Anderson who withdrew from the previous group due to uncertainty about his allegiance. Meanwhile, Luton Town's Jacob Brown makes a comeback.
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Steve Clarke is on the verge of leading Scotland to back-to-back Euros
Liverpool's Ben Doak had been tipped for a call-up to the senior group but has instead been included in the U21 squad.
How can Scotland reach Euro 2024?
If Scotland defeats Spain in Seville next Thursday or if Norway fails to beat Cyprus on the same night, they will secure qualification for Euro 2024. However, if the results do not go in Scotland's favor, they still have a chance to qualify on October 15 if Spain avoids being defeated by Norway.
Even if Clarke's team enters the upcoming qualifiers without securing a spot at the Euros, a victory against Georgia on November 16 would suffice.
Scotland currently holds the top position in group A, having achieved five consecutive wins. They enjoy a six-point lead over Spain, who have played one game fewer.
Scotland Squad
List of Goalkeepers: Zander Clark, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly.Defenders: Liam Cooper, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Ryan Porteous, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Greg Taylor.
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, Ryan Jack, John McGinn, Callum McGregor, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay.
Forwards: Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Jacob Brown, Kevin Nisbet.
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Scotland's upcoming fixtures
October 12: Spain (a), Euro 2024 qualifier, kick-off 7.45pmOctober 17: France (a), friendly, 8pm
November 16: Georgia (a), Euro 2024 qualifier, kick-off 5pm
November 19: Norway (h), Euro 2024 qualifier, kick-off 7.45pm
