Scotland: Kieran Tierney out of Spain and France matches as Liam Cooper, Greg Taylor and Jacob Brown called up
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has made three changes to his squad for a potentially decisive European Championship qualifier against Spain and the friendly in France.
Leeds United’s Liam Cooper returns to the fold alongside fellow Celtic defender Greg Taylor, while Kieran Tierney is missing due to a hamstring injury suffered on loan from Real Sociedad.
Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland has also been left out, as has Newcastle United’s Elliot Anderson, who withdrew from the previous group due to uncertainty over his loyalty, while Luton Town’s Jacob Brown returns.
Liverpool’s Ben Doak had been tipped for a call-up to the senior group but has instead been named in the U21 squad.
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Scotland will qualify for Euro 2024 next Thursday if they beat Spain in Seville, or if Norway fail to beat Cyprus the same evening.
If results don’t go in Scotland’s favour, they can still claim qualification on October 15 if Spain avoid defeat to Norway.
Even if Clarke’s side go into next month’s qualifiers having failed to secure a place at the European Championships, they know a win in Georgia on November 16 would be enough.
Scotland top Group A with five wins from five, and are six points ahead of Spain, who have played one match less.
Scotland team
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.
Forward: Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Jacob Brown, Kevin Nisbet.
Scotland’s upcoming matches
12 October: Spain (a), Euro 2024 qualifying match, kick-off 7.45pm
October 17: France (a), friendly, 8 p.m
November 16: Georgia (a), Euro 2024 qualifying tournament, kick-off 5pm
November 19: Norway (h), Euro 2024 qualifying match, kick-off 7.45pm