Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the upcoming European 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain.
The Dark Blues will aim to get their campaign off to a flying start with two home fixtures to kick-start their qualifiers.
Cyprus will visit Hampden Park on Saturday, March 25, with a kick-off of 2pm.
Spain are next up at the national stadium on Tuesday, March 28, with a kick-off of 7:45pm.
Goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been named in the 23-man squad for his first Scotland call-up. He will compete with Liam Kelly and Zander Clark for a starting spot in goal, with Craig Gordon missing out as he continues his recovery from injury.
Scotland are boosted by the return of Callum McGregor, who missed November's friendly against Turkiye through injury. The midfielder is in line to win his 50th cap against Cyprus.
🏴 Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for our upcoming @EURO2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain.
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Full-back Aaron Hickey is also back after missing that match, while Nathan Patterson has recovered from an injury to bolster the defence.
Lyndon Dykes takes his place in the squad having recently returned for Queens Park Rangers after recovering from illness.
The Cyprus match will represent Scotland’s first competitive test since securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Ukraine to top their Nations League group in September.
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers
Zander Clark Heart of Midlothian
Angus Gunn Norwich City
Liam Kelly Motherwell
Defenders
Liam Cooper Leeds United
Grant Hanley Norwich City
Jack Hendry Club Brugge
Aaron Hickey Brentford
Nathan Patterson Everton
Ryan Porteous Watford
Andy Robertson Liverpool
Kieran Tierney Arsenal
Midfielders
Stuart Armstrong Southampton
Billy Gilmour Brighton
Lewis Ferguson Bologna
Ryan Jack Rangers
John McGinn Aston Villa
Callum McGregor Celtic
Kenny McLean Norwich City
Scott McTominay Manchester United
Forwards
Che Adams Southampton
Jacob Brown Stoke City
Ryan Christie Bournemouth
Lyndon Dykes Queens Park Rangers
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