Hibs’ long serving defender Paul Hanlon has been named in the Scotland squad to face the Netherlands in a Vauxhall International Challenge match next week.
The 27-year-old previously captained Scotland Under-19s and under-21s.
Interim Scotland manager Malky Mackay watched him at Easter Road last Tuesday in Hibs’ victory over Hearts and was impressed.
Scottish FA Performance Director Mackay will take charge of the national team with Eric Black appointed as assistant coach for the game at Pittodrie.
Former team mate Jason Cummings is also named in the squad for the first time alongside Aberdeen’s Ryan Christie.
John McGinn and Christophe Berra are also included.
Cardiff City right back Callum Paterson makes a reappearance having recently made two appearances for Cardiff City.
Scotland squad
Goalkeepers
Jordan Archer (Millwall)
Craig Gordon (Celtic)
David Marshall (Hull City)
Defenders
Christophe Berra (Heart of Midlothian)
Liam Cooper (Leeds United)
Paul Hanlon (Hibernian)
Charlie Mulgrew (Blackburn Rovers)
Callum Paterson (Cardiff City)
Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)
Kieran Tierney (Celtic)
Midfielders
Stuart Armstrong (Celtic)
Scott Brown (Celtic)
Darren Fletcher (Stoke City)
James Forrest (Celtic)
Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth)
Ryan Jack (Rangers)
John McGinn (Hibernian)
Callum McGregor (Celtic)
Kenny McLean (Aberdeen)
Matt Phillips (West Bromwich Albion)
Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen)
Forwards
Ryan Christie (Aberdeen) *
Jason Cummings (Nottingham Forest)
Leigh Griffiths (Celtic)
*On loan from Celtic
Vauxhall International Challenge Match
Scotland v The Netherlands
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Thursday, 9 November 2017, kick-off 7.45pm
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
