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McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call-up
Scotland have recalled midfielder Scott McTominay and given defender James Penrice his first call-up for this month’s Nations League matches.
McTominay, 29, is back after heart surgery in September, while Penrice is on loan at Rangers from AEK Athens.
Che Adams and Kieran Tierney also return to the squad, while Scott McKenna misses out with a reported back strain.
Scotland host North Macedonia at Hampden Park on November 13, then travel to Switzerland three days later.
Scotland are third in Group B1 with four points from four games, three behind Slovenia and eight behind leaders Switzerland.
The two matches give Scotland a chance to improve their group position as they continue their Nations League campaign.
Scott McTominay has returned to Scotland’s squad for its Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
Defender James Penrice has received his first Scotland call-up.
Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli named a 26-man squad for the two matches.
Che Adams and Kieran Tierney also return, while Scott McKenna misses out with a reported back strain.
Scotland are third in Group B1 with four points from four games.
- Who
- Scotland, managed by Sebastien Pocognoli, has named a 26-man squad. Scott McTominay returns and James Penrice receives his first call-up.
- What
- Scotland announced its squad for a Nations League double-header.
- When
- The matches are on November 13 and three days later.
- Where
- Scotland host North Macedonia at Hampden Park, then travel to Switzerland.
- Why
- The squad was selected for Scotland’s Nations League double-header.
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Scott McTominay underwent heart surgery and missed Scotland’s first camp under Sebastien Pocognoli.
Scotland are scheduled to host North Macedonia at Hampden Park.
Scotland are scheduled to travel to Switzerland three days after the North Macedonia match.
- Squad size
- 26 players
- First call-up
- James Penrice
- Returning midfielder
- Scott McTominay, Napoli
- First match
- North Macedonia at Hampden Park on November 13
- Group B1 standing
- Third, with four points from four games