Scotland squad named: Lawrence Shankland returns as Steve Clarke names squad to face Greece and Denmark

Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland has returned to the Scotland squad after Steve Clarke named his group to face Greece and Denmark this month.

The national team face two huge matches as the World Cup qualification group games come to an end, and two positive results could see Scotland qualify for the finals for the first time since 1998.

Head coach Clarke has injury issues to contend with, with goalkeeper Angus Gunn a notable absentee but he has also made a change up front with in-form Hearts captain Shankland included.

The injury to Nottingham Forest keeper Gunn means a call-up for Falkirk’s Scott Bain, while Max Johnston misses out with a hamstring issue allowing Josh Doig and Ross McCrorie to come into the group.