Hibs defender Grant Hanley has been called up to the Scotland squad for friendlies against Japan and the Ivory Coast.
Hanley picked up a hamstring injury in Hibs 0-0 draw with Rangers in February and hasn’t featured for hibs since apart from a recent bounce game.
Scotland face Japan on Saturday, 28 March at Barclays Hampden before taking in Cote D’Ivoire on Tuesday, 31 March at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, as preparations ramp up for this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Former Hibs striker Kieron Bowie was not selected.
Steve Clarke named a squad of 26 for the friendly double header and the group are boosted by the return of midfielders Billy Gilmour and Lennon Miller who both missed the last camp through injury.
Vice-captain John McGinn and Scott McTominay are also both included after recently returning to action with their respective clubs.
There is a first-time call-up for winger Findlay Curtis who is promoted from the Scotland Under-21s.
Tommy Conway and Nathan Patterson, who were both last in the squad in June, and Ross McCrorie – who won his solitary cap in June 2024 – are also all back in the fold.
Aaron Hickey is absent through injury, while the games also come too soon for Ben Gannon-Doak and Lawrence Shankland who are both returning from injury lay-offs.
There is a change in the goalkeeping department with Angus Gunn – who missed the November camp – replacing Craig Gordon who is out.
There are also general sale tickets for the match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium available through Everton’s website.
Both matches will be live for supporters to watch on BBC.
Scotland Squad
Goalkeepers
Scott Bain Falkirk
Angus Gunn Nottingham Forest
Liam Kelly Rangers
Defender
Grant Hanley Hibernian
Jack Hendry Al-Etiffaq
Dominic Hyam Wrexham
Ross McCrorie Bristol City
Scott McKenna Dinamo Zagreb
Nathan Patterson Everton
Anthony Ralston Celtic
Andy Robertson Liverpool
John Souttar Rangers
Kieran Tierney Celtic
Midfielders
Ryan Christie AFC Bournemouth
Lewis Ferguson Bologna
Billy Gilmour Napoli
Andrew Irving Sparta Prague
John McGinn Aston Villa
Kenny McLean Norwich City
Scott McTominay Napoli
Lennon Miller Udinese
Forwards
Ché Adams Torino
Tommy Conway Middlesbrough
Findlay Curtis Kilmarnock (on loan from Rangers)
Lyndon Dykes Charlton Athletic
George Hirst Ipswich Town
