Scotland Announce Squad For Friendlies

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has announced a 25-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Iceland on June 6 at Hampden Park and Liechtenstein away on June 9. These matches serve as preparation for the World Cup qualifiers resuming in September.

🧤 Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn (Unattached) – Returns after injury; recently left Norwich City.

Robby McCrorie (Kilmarnock) – Called up due to injuries to Craig Gordon and Liam Kelly.

Cieran Slicker (Ipswich Town) – Uncapped; included to bolster goalkeeping options.

🛡️ Defenders
Josh Doig (Sassuolo) – Earns a call-up after a strong season in Italy.

Grant Hanley (Birmingham City)

Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq)

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

Nathan Patterson (Everton) – Returns to the squad.

Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

John Souttar (Rangers)

Kieran Tierney (Arsenal)

Scott McKenna (Las Palmas)

Max Johnston (Sturm Gr

⚙️ Midfielders
Connor Barron (Rangers) – Returns to the squad.

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Billy Gilmour (Napoli)

Andy Irving (West Ham United) – Included in the squad.

John McGinn (Aston Villa)

Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Lennon Miller (Motherwell) – 18-year-old earns a call-up.

⚽ Forwards
Kieron Bowie (Hibernian) – Receives his first senior call-up after scoring six goals in 22 appearances this season.

Notably, seven uncapped players are included: Kieron Bowie, Josh Doig, Connor Barron, Andy Irving, Lennon Miller, Robby McCrorie, and Cieran Slicker. Ryan Christie, Craig Gordon, Ben Doak, and Lyndon Dykes are unavailable due to injuries.

Manager Steve Clarke aims to expand the national team’s player pool and introduce greater competition. He plans to test both back-four and back-five formations during these friendlies, following tactical shifts made after Euro 2024.