Scotland name provisional 28-man squad for Euro 2024 | OneFootball

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has named an initial 28-man squad for this summer’s European Championship in Germany.

UEFA have allowed nations to list up to 26 players in expanded groups, meaning two players will be cut from the squad ahead of the final submission deadline on June 7.

Following injuries to Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson, the biggest concern for Clarke and co. was at right-back, with Celtic’s Anthony Ralston and Ross McCrorie of Bristol City getting the nod ahead of Max Johnston following his double-winning season at Sturm Graz.

James Forrest is rewarded for his late season purple patch with a return to the set-up, while Liverpool youngster Ben Doak also makes the cut after recovering from a long-term injury.

In addition to Hickey and Patterson, Bologna standout Lewis Ferguson misses out with an ACL issue, with Ryan Jack and Stuart Armstrong included despite their recent fitness problems.

Goalkeepers

Angus Gunn, Zander Clark, Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly

Defenders

Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry, Ryan Porteous, Liam Cooper, Scott McKenna, Grant Hanley, Greg Taylor, John Souttar, Anthony Ralston, Ross McCrorie

Midfielders

Callum McGregor, John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Jack

Forwards

Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland, James Forrest, Ben Doak