Craig Gordon returns to Scotland squad

Published 12th Mar 2024
Last updated 12th Mar 2024

Craig Gordon has been included in Steve Clarke's latest Scotland squad.

The 41-year old goalkeeper returns to the international set up after overcoming a long-term injury.

He is one of four goalkeepers in the squad with Zander Clark and Liam Kelly keeping their places and Angus Gunn returning from injury.

Clarke's defensive options look stronger with Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Grant Hanley and John Souttar all available again.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor misses out after sitting out on their last two matches while Rangers' Ryan Jack also isn't selected.

The national side ramp up their Euro 2024 preparations by travelling to face the Netherlands on March 22.

Northern Ireland then visit Hampden the following Tuesday in another friendly match.

It is less than 100 days until Scotland kick off their Euro 2024 group in Munich against the hosts Germany.

Matches against Hungary and Switzerland follow with tens of thousands of supporters expected to make the journey over for the games.

Squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Zander Clark, Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly.

Defenders: Liam Cooper, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Ryan Porteous, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Greg Taylor, Kieran Tierney

Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny Mclean, Scott McTominay,

Attackers: Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland.

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