Scotland squad named for crucial upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header

Scotland manager Alex McLeish has named his squad for the crucial upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header, as his side looks to secure a playoff place for UEFA Euro 2020.

No Edinburgh based players have been included although former Hibs’ duo John McGinn and Steven Fletcher are listed along with former Hearts trio Jon McLaughlin, Craig Gordon and Callum Paterson.

Squad

Goalkeepers
Craig Gordon (Celtic)
Allan McGregor (Rangers)
Jon McLaughlin (Sunderland)

Defenders
Michael Devlin (Aberdeen)
Scott McKenna (Aberdeen)
Charlie Mulgrew (Blackburn Rovers)
Stephen O’Donnell (Kilmarnock)
Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)
Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen)
Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

Midfielders
Stuart Armstrong (Southampton)
Ryan Christie (Celtic)
James Forrest (Celtic)
Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth)
Gary Mackay-Steven (Aberdeen)
Kevin McDonald (Fulham)
John McGinn (Aston Villa)
Callum McGregor (Celtic)
Callum Paterson (Cardiff City)

Forwards
Steven Fletcher (Sheffield Wednesday)
Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City)
Matt Phillips (West Bromwich Albion)
Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City)

UEFA Nations League
Albania v Scotland
Saturday, 17 November, kick-off 7.45pm
Loro Borici Stadium, Shkoder

UEFA Nations League
Scotland v Israel
Tuesday, 20 November, kick-off 7.45pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow