Recently appointed Scotland boss Sebastian Pocognoli has named his long awaited first squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
His 29-man squad included a first call-up in five years for Hull striker Oli McBurnie, who enjoyed a prolific spell in the English Championship last season, scoring 18 goals as he helped push Hull City into a surprise Premier League promotion.
Pocognoli also selected seven debutants into the international ranks, as Colby Donnovan, Luis Binks, Jon McCracken, Josh McPake, Stephen Welsh, and Stoke defender Luke Graham making the cut.
Sevilla man Robbie Ure also makes his senior squad debut as expected, after the 22-year-old scored 20 goals in Sweden’s Allsvenskan last season before sealing a £5.5 million move to Spain.
Scott Bain, Kieron Bowie, Josh Doig, Lennon Miller and James Wilson are all also included, whilst Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour returns after missing the World Cup through injury.
This wave of newcomers has forced a number of experienced players out of the squad, with mainstays such as Grant Hanley, Lyndon Dykes and Ché Adams all unfavoured, though the latter is currently side-lined with a groin issue.
Pocognoli will take charge for the first time on Saturday, 26 September in Scotland’s Nations League B opener in Slovenia.
His Hampden debut will then be three days later against Switzerland, with a trip to face North Macedonia on 3 October followed by the visit of Slovenia to Glasgow.
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