Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli views the upcoming double‑header against North Macedonia and Switzerland as a tidy‑up exercise rather than a radical overhaul, despite a disappointing 3‑0 home loss to Switzerland and a 2‑1 defeat by Slovenia at Hampden that left the Scots out‑fought and “not good enough”, according to captain Andy Robertson.
Pocognoli emphasised continuity after naming a squad that includes returning midfielders Scott Mc Tominay, striker Che Adams, left‑back Kieran Tierney, and debutant James Penrice, whose loan from AEK Athens has seen him excel for Rangers. “We want to continue what we produced in the first camp,” the 39‑year‑old said, adding that the squad’s experience will be crucial for the “big job” of qualifying for Euro 2028.
Scotland sit third in Nations League Group B1, needing at least four points from the two fixtures to avoid relegation and chase a second‑place finish for promotion play‑offs. The qualifying draw is set for Belfast on 6 December, with group matches beginning in March. Pocognoli’s focus is on consolidating the squad’s progress after a summer reshuffle following Steve Clarke’s exit, while young midfielder Lennon Miller has been omitted from the latest call‑up.
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