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Pocognoli Names First Scotland Squad with Five Newcomers

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Sevilla striker Robbie Ure and Brondby's Luis Binks are among five players handed their maiden full Scotland call-ups in new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first squad. Celtic defender Colby Donovan, Hearts winger Josh Mc Pake and Swansea City's Stephen Welsh are also included for the upcoming Nations League games. There is also a long-awaited recall for Hull City striker Oli Mc Burnie who won his last international cap in 2021.

Goalkeepers Scott Bain and Jon Mc Cracken are back in following Craig Gordon's decision to retire after the World Cup. Napoli's Billy Gilmour returns after a knee injury forced him to withdraw from former boss Steve Clarke's final squad. Luke Graham is included after being part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May, following a breakthrough season with Dundee.

Josh Doig and Kieron Bowie of Serie A club Sassuolo, Lennon Miller of Udinese and Hearts forward James Wilson have also been recalled. Napoli midfielder Scott Mc Tominay is missing as he recovers from minor heart surgery. Rangers striker Lawrence Shankland is sidelined with a hamstring issue, with Torino's Che Adams also injured. A total of 12 players who went to the World Cup are missing from Pocognoli's first squad.