Elliot Anderson has been handed his first senior international call-up for Scotland’s September fixtures against Cyprus and England.
Anderson’s first call-up comes after he enjoyed a solid start to the season for Newcastle United, with the 20 year-old having previously represented Scotland at youth level.
Manager, Steve Clarke otherwise has named an unchanged midfield selection with Stuart Armstrong, Billy Gilmour and John McGinn amongst those who have retained their places in the squad.
In defence, Scott McKenna has returned in place of Liam Cooper whilst Dominic Hyam, Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor have also been dropped alongside the Leeds defender.
Up front, Che Adams returns to the team after he missed the Tartan Army’s victories over Norway and Georgia in June.
Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes, Kevin Nisbet and Lawrence Shankland otherwise have retained their places within the forward selection.
Clarke has retained Zander Clark, Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly as his goalkeeping options.
Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army will play Cyprus away at GSP Stadium, Nicosia, on 8 September at 8:45pm CET in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier, before hosting England at Hampden Park in a friendly on 12 September at 7:45pm BST.
Goalkeeper: Zander Clark (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Liam Kelly (Motherwell)
Defence: Jack Hendry (Club Brugge), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Arsenal)
Midfield: Elliot Anderson (Newcastle United), Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ryan Jack (Rangers), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Manchester United)
Forward: Che Adams (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lyndon Dykes (QPR), Kevin Nisbet (Millwall), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)
