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Pocognoli says Gannon-Doak is ready for bigger Scotland role
Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli says Ben Gannon-Doak is ready to step up for the national team after improving at club level.
The 20-year-old winger has played more often for Bournemouth in recent weeks, including in the Europa League.
His display helped Bournemouth beat AC Milan 3-0, and he was named man of the match.
Pocognoli had previously worried that Gannon-Doak was not getting enough time on the pitch, but now says his fitness and pressing have improved.
The stronger form could give Scotland another attacking option as it prepares for its final two Nations League matches, against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
Scott McTominay is also returning after missing the last camp while recovering from a heart procedure.
Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli says winger Ben Gannon-Doak is ready for a bigger role with the national team.
Pocognoli said the 20-year-old’s fitness and intensity had improved as he gained more playing time for Bournemouth.
Gannon-Doak impressed in Bournemouth’s 3-0 Europa League win over AC Milan, where he was named man of the match.
Scotland are preparing for their final two Nations League fixtures against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
Pocognoli said Gannon-Doak still has areas to improve, including finishing in front of goal.
- Who
- Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli and winger Ben Gannon-Doak.
- What
- Pocognoli said Gannon-Doak is ready to take the next step with Scotland after improved club form.
- When
- The comments were published on 10 November 2026, ahead of Scotland’s final two Nations League fixtures.
- Where
- Gannon-Doak has been playing for Bournemouth; the Scotland fixtures are against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
- Why
- Gannon-Doak has been getting more playing time and impressed for Bournemouth, including against AC Milan.
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Pocognoli said many Scotland players arrived for camp short of playing time.
Pocognoli expressed concern about Gannon-Doak’s lack of club minutes.
Gannon-Doak gained more playing time for Bournemouth.
Gannon-Doak was named man of the match in Bournemouth’s 3-0 win over AC Milan.
Pocognoli said Gannon-Doak was a much-improved player.
- Scotland manager
- Sebastien Pocognoli
- Player
- Ben Gannon-Doak, 20
- Club
- Bournemouth
- AC Milan result
- Bournemouth won 3-0
- Upcoming opponents
- North Macedonia and Switzerland
What people are saying
Ben’s intensity is totally different from when he arrived in the camp in La Manga (at the start of the last window)
I am very happy with him and I believe that if we are playing good football it doesn’t matter the shape, he’s in the best position.
He’s a young lad, twenty years old, so he needs confidence and to feel the love.
If he can improve on being more clinical in front of goal he would probably have scored two goals in the last camp.