JORDAN RHODES has been called back into the Scotland squad for the decisive Euro 2016 double-header with Poland and Gibraltar.
Rhodes has scored five goals in four games for Blackburn Rovers and has been handed another opportunity to stake his claim for a regular place despite having been absent from the recent qualifying matches with Germany and Georgia.
Wolves midfielder Kevin McDonald has been handed a surprise call-up, having been part of the squad for the opening fixture in Group D against the Germans in Dortmund. He is still waiting for his first full cap.
Aberdeen left-back Graeme Shinnie has also been named for the first time in manager Gordon Strachan's panel in the wake of a strong start to the campaign.
Charlie Mulgrew is also included despite being labelled a "major doubt" by his club manager, Ronny Deila. Mulgrew has not played since Celtic's 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen on September 12.
James Morrison of West Bromwich Albion is listed in the squad, but is suspended from the visit of Poland on October 7.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Celtic), David Marshall (Cardiff City), Allan McGregor (Hull City).
Defenders: Christophe Berra (Ipswich Town). Gordon Greer (Brighton & Hove Albion), Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa)
Russell Martin (Norwich City), Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Hull City), Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen), Steven Whittaker (Norwich City).
Midfielders: Ikechi Anya (Watford), Scott Brown (Celtic), Darren Fletcher (West Brom)
James Forrest (Celtic), Shaun Maloney (Hull City), James Morrison (West Brom), James McArthur (Crystal Palace), Kevin MacDonald (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Matt Ritchie (Bournemouth AFC), Johnny Russell (Derby County).
Strikers: Steven Fletcher (Sunderland), Leigh Griffiths (Celtic), Chris Martin (Derby), Steven Naismith (Everton), Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers).
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