McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad
Summary
Hull City striker Oli McBurnie and several uncapped players have been called up to the Scotland football team by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. The team will begin its Nations League B games later this month, with Pocognoli set to make his coaching debut in matches against Slovenia and Switzerland.Key Facts
- Oli McBurnie returns to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years.
- Seven players, including Luis Binks, Colby Donovan, Jon McCracken, Josh McPake, and Stephen Welsh, receive their first call-ups.
- Stoke defender Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure are also new additions to the team.
- Some players like Scott Bain, Kieron Bowie, Josh Doig, Lennon Miller, and James Wilson have been recalled.
- Che Adams is not included in the squad this time.
- McBurnie played for Scotland from 2018 to 2021 but has never scored a goal for the national team.
- New coach Pocognoli will manage Scotland for the first time on 26 September against Slovenia, followed by a match against Switzerland.
- Pocognoli aims to refresh the team with younger players after Scotland missed major tournament knockout stages recently.
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