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Pocognoli focus on Scotland tidy-up as Euros loom

Pocognoli focus on Scotland tidy-up as Euros loom

Summary

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli says he wants to make targeted improvements rather than overhaul the team after a mixed first camp. Scotland face North Macedonia and Switzerland in their final Nations League matches before beginning preparations for Euro 2028 qualifying.

Key Facts

  • Pocognoli’s Scotland won one of his first four matches in charge.
  • Scotland lost 3-0 to Switzerland after Jack Hendry was sent off early, then lost at home to Slovenia.
  • Captain Andy Robertson said Scotland were outfought and not good enough in the defeat to Slovenia.
  • Scott McTominay, Che Adams and Kieran Tierney return to the squad for the upcoming matches.
  • James Penrice received his first Scotland call-up after strong form with Rangers.
  • Scotland sit third in Nations League Group B1 and need at least four points to have a chance of reaching the promotion play-offs.
  • The Euro 2028 qualifying draw is scheduled for 6 December in Belfast, with group matches starting in March next year.
  • Scotland is co-hosting Euro 2028 with England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
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