Bowie, Hanley and Clark in Scotland squad for World Cup qualifiers

August 25, 2025 12:59 pm

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Scotland kick off their bid to return to the FIFA World Cup with a qualifiers against Denmark and Belarus early next month, and Head Coach Steve Clarke has today named his squad ahead of the crucial away double header.

The squad includes two Hibs players Grant Hanley and Kieron Bowie plus Zander Clark from Hearts.

There is a welcome return for former Hearts player Aaron Hickey, with the versatile defender having now recovered from a series of injury problems that have left him unable to represent his country since October 2023.

Ben Gannon Doak and Lyndon Dykes are also back to boost Scotland’s attacking options after missing the last two international windows with respective injuries.

Midfielders Kenny McLean and Ryan Christie also return after being forced to sit down the recent matches against Iceland and Liechtenstein, while it’s all change in the goalkeeping department with Zander Clark, Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly all fit again after absences in June.

Exciting young midfielder Lennon Miller – who turns 19 today – is back in after impressing in his first two outings for the national side at the start of the summer.

Bowie also made his international debut in June against Liechtenstein, and he retains his place as he is rewarded for a fine start to the season with Hibernian.

Scotland Squad

Goalkeepers

Zander Clark Heart of Midlothian
Angus Gunn Nottingham Forest
Liam Kelly Rangers

Defenders

Grant Hanley Hibernian
Jack Hendry Al-Ettifaq
Aaron Hickey Brentford
Dom Hyam Blackburn Rovers
Max Johnston* SK Sturm Graz
Scott McKenna GNK Dinamo Zagreb
Anthony Ralston Celtic
Andy Robertson Liverpool
John Souttar Rangers
Kieran Tierney Celtic

Midfielders

Ryan Christie AFC Bournemouth
Lewis Ferguson Bologna
Ben Gannon Doak AFC Bournemouth
Billy Gilmour* SSC Napoli
John McGinn Aston Villa
Kenny McLean Norwich City
Scott McTominay SSC Napoli
Lennon Miller Udinese