Rangers’ Connor Barron replaces Celtic’s James Forrest in Scotland squad

Connor Barron has been called up to the Scotland squad for Tuesday’s Nations League meeting with Portugal at Hampden.

The Rangers midfielder, 22, replaces Celtic winger James Forrest, 33, in Steve Clarke’s squad and could win his first cap.

Barron has played 13 times for Scotland Under-21s, who visit Kazakhstan in their final European Championship qualifier on Tuesday.

Forrest, capped 39 times, did not feature in the senior squad for Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Croatia in Zagreb.

The Scots have lost their opening three fixtures in Group A1, including a 2-1 loss to Portugal in Lisbon in September. Poland left Hampden with a 3-2 victory in the opening fixture.

Clarke’s side will host Croatia and visit Poland in November.