Steve Clarke Names Scotland Squad for Nations League

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has announced his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal, with notable inclusions such as Ryan Gauld, Ben Doak, and Robby McCrorie. This marks Gauld's first call-up since his previous one ten years ago, while Doak returns after missing out on Euro 2024 due to injury. The squad also sees the return of Lyndon Dykes, who missed the Euro tournament, and excludes several key players, including Callum McGregor, who recently retired from international duty. New coaching staff member Alan Irvine replaces James Morrison, who has left to focus on club commitments. The matches are scheduled for September 5 and 8, 2024, at Hampden Park and Estadio do SL Benfica, respectively. Clarke's selection reflects a shift towards integrating younger talent following Scotland's disappointing Euro 2024 performance.