Scotland squad: Ben Doak, Ryan Gauld, Max Johnston and Robby McCrorie named in group for Nations League matches | Football News

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named four players on indefinite leave in his squad for next month’s Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal.

Midfielders Ben Doak from Liverpool and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld are included, as well as defender Max Johnston who impressed at SK Sturm Graz, while Kilmarnock’s Robby McCrorie is added as a reserve for the goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Queens Park Rangers striker also returns to the group Lyndon Dykes who missed Euro 2024 due to injury, and Rangers defender John Zuider who was not in Clarke’s last group.

However, a number of players from Germany are missing, including the Gers goalkeeper Liam Kellydefenders Jack Hendry, Ross McCrorie, Kieran Tierney And Liam Cooperplus midfielders Stuart Armstrong And Ryan Jack.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor is also not part of the selection after he stopped playing international matches earlier this month.

In addition to the playing squad, Clarke has added former Norwich City, West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End manager Alan Irvine to his coaching staff.

The 66-year-old – who was also assistant to David Moyes at West Ham – replaces James Morrison, who leaves after 14 months in the role.

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Full Scotland squad

Goalkeepers: Zander Clark (Heart of Midlothian), Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Robby McCrorie (Kilmarnock).

Defenders: Grant Hanley (Norwich City), Max Johnston (SK Sturm Graz), Scott McKenna (UD Las Palmas), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Greg Taylor ( Celtic).

Midfielders: Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth), Ben Doak (Liverpool), James Forrest (Celtic), Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion FC), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls).

Attackers: Ché Adams (Torino), Tommy Conway (Middlesborough), Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers), Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian).

Scotland’s Nations League Matches

• Poland (h) – September 5
• Portugal (a) – September 8
• Croatia (a) – October 12
• Portugal (home) – October 15
• Croatia (h) – November 15
• Poland (a) – November 18

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