Three Celts named in Scotland squad for Croatia and Portugal matches

Three Celtic stars – Anthony Ralston, Greg Taylor and James Forrest have all been named in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia away on Saturday 12 October then Portugal at Hampden on Tuesday 15 October.

Aberdeen’s Nicky Devlin, Liam Lindsay of Preston North End and Andy Irving from West Ham are all given their first call-ups, as former Celtic keeper Craig Gordon returns to the squad, while his Hearts teammate Zander Clark misses out. There’s no place for John McGinn, Tommy Conway or Scott McKenna with all three carrying knocks.

Anthony Ralston of Scotland celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Scotland and Armenia at Hampden Park National Stadium on June 08, 2022. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Steve Clarke is hoping the upcoming games against Croatia and Portugal will see Scotland end the longest winless run in the our history. Scotland have lost five and drawn three of their last eight competitive fixtures. Including friendlies, that run stands at just one win – against Gibraltar – in 14 matches.

Here’s the Scotland squad in full

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Jon McCracken

Defenders: Nicky Devlin, Grant Hanley, Liam Lindsay, Ryan Porteous, Anthony Ralston, Andrew Robertson, John Souttar, Greg Taylor

Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Ben Doak, James Forrest, Ryan Gauld, Billy Gilmour, Andy Irving, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Lewis Morgan

Forwards: Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland

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