Ryan Gauld and Ben Doak named in Scotland squad

Steve Clarke has named his first squad since Euro 2024

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal.

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld has been included for the first time in 10 years.

The 28-year-old was previously called up in 2014 but did not feature under then-manager Gordon Strachan.

Ben Doak and Max Johnston have been selected and could win their first caps, whilst Kilmarnock’s Robby McCrorie has earned a recall.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has retired since Euro 2024, whilst Stuart Armstrong, Liam Cooper and Ryan Jack, all of whom are without clubs, also miss out.

There is no space in the squad for Rangers midfielder Connor Barron despite an impressive start to the season.

Scotland host Poland in their opening game on September 5 before travelling to Portugal three days later.

Squad in full:

Zander Clark (Heart of Midlothian)

Angus Gunn (Norwich City)

Robby McCrorie (Kilmarnock)

Grant Hanley (Norwich City)

Max Johnston (SK Sturm Graz)

Scott McKenna (UD Las Palmas)

Ryan Porteous (Watford)

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

John Souttar (Rangers)

Greg Taylor (Celtic)

Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth)

Ben Doak (Liverpool)

James Forrest (Celtic)

Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion FC)

John McGinn (Aston Villa)

Kenny McLean (Norwich City)

Scott McTominay (Manchester United)

Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls)

Ché Adams (Torino)

Tommy Conway (Middlesborough)

Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers)

Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian)

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