Steve Clarke explains Declan Gallagher and Josh Doig call-ups
The pair have been drafted in to replace the injured Nathan Patterson and David Turnbull
Last updated 23rd Sep 2022
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has explained why he has called Declan Gallagher and Josh Doig into the Scotland squad for the remaining Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Ukraine.
The pair were added to the group following the withdrawal through injury of Nathan Patterson and David Turnbull.
Patterson was forced off during the first-half of Wednesday's 3-0 win over Ukraine, while Turnbull wasn't fit enough to make the bench at Hampden.
St Mirren defender Gallagher has already been capped nine times by the national side and was part of Scotland's Euro 2020 squad.
Hellas Verona full-back Josh Doig has yet to make an appearance for the senior side but is captain of Scot Gemmill's under-21 squad.
When asked about the pair, Clarke said: "I know Declan from when he was in the squad before.
"He's got experience - don't forget he was part of the Euro 2020 squad and he had a fantastic match away in Serbia against (Aleksandar) Mitrovic so he's got the qualities we might need over the next two games.
"Josh is the captain of the (Scotland) under-21s, he did very well at Hibs. He's obviously in a position where we have good quality players but I just felt this was a chance to bring him up and show him there is a pathway and give him a chance to be around the squad."