Scotland have included uncapped Liverpool forward Ben Doak and Bristol City right back Ross McCrorie in their provisional 28-player squad for Euro 2024, named by Steve Clarke.
There were recalls for Celtic winger James Forrest and Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack but Bologna star Lewis Ferguson and right backs Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson all miss out due to injury.
Scotland will play in their second men’s major tournament in three years at the Euros after an impressive qualifying campaign under Clarke, but the right back position has emerged as a major problem following injuries to Brentford’s Hickey and Everton’s Patterson.
McCrorie, a former captain of Scotland’s Under-21s, has been drafted in while Forrest, 32, could be an option at right wingback if required. Forrest was last called up by Scotland in September 2021 but played a key role in Celtic’s Premiership title win over the final two months of the season. Celtic’s Anthony Ralston has filled in at right back in recent friendlies.
The loss of Ferguson – Serie A’s midfielder of the year after Bologna qualified for the Champions League – to an ACL injury is a major blow but Clarke has greater depth in central areas with Callum McGregor, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay and Stuart Armstrong. Jack is in the provisional group but has not played since March due to injury.
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