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FIFA Official·2 months ago

Veteran Gordon and youngster Curtis named in Scotland squad

manager Steve Clarke has announced his squad for the , with 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon among the standout picks.

The Hearts goalkeeper, who was first choice during the dramatic qualifying campaign that ended the Scots' 28-year wait, has been sidelined with injury of late and has not seen a minute of action since January.

At the other end of the age spectrum, 19-year-old Findlay Curtis - a versatile attacker who has impressed while on loan at Kilmarnock from Rangers - makes the cut.

There is also a return for striker Ross Stewart, who has been absent from the Scotland squad since 2022 but earns his spot after a strong end to the season with Southampton.

The most notable omission, meanwhile, is Udinese's Lennon Miller, with the talented Udinese midfielder having been a regular in recent squads.

Craig Gordon Angus Gunn Liam Kelly

Grant Hanley Jack Hendry Aaron Hickey Dom Hyam Scott McKenna Nathan Patterson Anthony Ralston Andy Robertson John Souttar Kieran Tierney

Ryan Christie Findlay Curtis Lewis Ferguson Ben Gannon-Doak Billy Gilmour John McGinn Kenny McLean Scott McTominay

Che Adams Lyndon Dykes George Hirst Lawrence Shankland Ross Stewart.

All squads are provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA, following their submission by participating teams, on 2 June.

Sources: FIFA Official

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